What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
streaked
Example
The sky was streaked with pink and orange as the sun set. [streaked: adjective]
Example
She had her hair streaked with blonde highlights for the summer. [streaked: verb]
Example
The cheetah streaked across the savannah, chasing its prey. [streaked: verb]
streaky
Example
The window was streaky from the rainwater that had dried on it. [streaky: adjective]
Example
The ice cream was streaky with fudge swirls. [streaky: adjective]
Example
The dog's coat was streaky with patches of different shades of brown. [streaky: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Streaked is more commonly used than streaky in everyday language, especially when referring to hair or movement. Streaky is less common and is mostly used to describe food or skin/fur.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between streaked and streaky?
Both streaked and streaky are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
