# streep

/ˈstɹip/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/streep
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

a long, thin line of color or light that looks different from the area around it.

For teachers: a long, thin mark or band of a different color or texture from its background. Often used to describe patterns on animals or natural light effects.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used with 'of' to describe substances or qualities, such as a 'streak of luck' or a 'streak of paint'.

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