# streaked

/ˈstɹikt/ (US) · /stɹˈiːkt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/streaked
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

to have a long, thin mark or line on something. You use this when you see a pattern of light, color, or dirt that goes across a surface.

For teachers: marked with a long, narrow line or band of a different color or texture. Often describes the appearance of the sky, skin, or fabric.

## Examples

- The sky is streaked with orange and pink at sunset.
- After the long hike, his face was streaked with sweat and dirt from the dusty trail.
- The old wooden beams in the attic were streaked with age and moisture, creating a pattern of dark, uneven lines that told the story of decades of neglect.

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