streak — a long, thin mark or stripe of a different color or texture
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long, thin mark or stripe of a different color or texture
Pronunciation (IPA): /striːk/
Example Sentences
- My cat has a white streak on her black fur that makes her look like she's wearing a tiny tie.
- The team's winning streak ended when they forgot to bring their lucky mascot.
- Lightning streaked across the dark sky during the thunderstorm.
streak
NOUN[/striːk/]
a long, thin mark or stripe of a different color or texture
The runner extended her winning streak to ten straight races at the stadium.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Streak derives from Old English 'strica', meaning 'line' or 'mark'. The word shares Germanic roots with German 'Strich' (line), tracing back to Proto-Germanic *strikanan, which denoted a linear mark or stroke.
Breakdown
The word evolved from Old English 'strica' (line, mark) with no additional morphological components; it represents a simple Germanic root referring to a linear marking or stripe.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My cat has a white streak on her black fur that makes her look like she's wearing a tiny tie.”
“The team's winning streak ended when they forgot to bring their lucky mascot.”
“Lightning streaked across the dark sky during the thunderstorm.”
“He had a rebellious streak that made him dye his hair purple.”
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