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candy striper

noun

Definition of candy striper

: a usually teenage volunteer worker at a hospital

Examples of candy striper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Copeland volunteered as a child, in the community, in school and as a candy striper in a hospital. — cleveland.com, "Retiring KeyBank Foundation CEO Margot Copeland leaves legacy of transformed lives in Cleveland, nationwide," 30 June 2019

First Known Use of candy striper

1954, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for candy striper

from the striped uniform worn suggesting the stripes on some sticks of candy

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candy striper

noun

English Language Learners Definition of candy striper

US : a usually female teenage volunteer who works at a hospital

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candy striper

noun
can·​dy strip·​er | \ ˈkan-dē-ˌstrī-pər How to pronounce candy striper (audio) \

Medical Definition of candy striper

: a usually teenage volunteer worker at a hospital

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