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PRONUNCIATION OF CANDY STRIPER

candy striper  [ˈkændɪ ˈstraɪpə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CANDY STRIPER

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conjunction
determiner
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Candy striper is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CANDY STRIPER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Hospital volunteer

Hospital volunteers work without regular pay in a variety of health care settings, usually under the supervision of a nurse. Most hospitals train and supervise volunteers through a specialized non-profit organization called an auxiliary. The director of the auxiliary is usually a paid employee of the hospital. A hospital volunteer is sometimes nicknamed a candy striper. This name is derived from the red-and-white striped jumpers that female volunteers traditionally wore in the United States, which resembles candy canes. The name and uniform are used less frequently now. In the United States, volunteers' services are of considerable importance to individual patients as well as the health care system in general. Some people volunteer during high school or college, either out of curiosity about health-care professions or in order to satisfy mandatory community service requirements imposed by some schools. Still others volunteer at later stages in their life, particularly after retirement.

Definition of candy striper in the English dictionary

The definition of candy striper in the dictionary is a volunteer worker in a hospital.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CANDY STRIPER


bagpiper
ˈbæɡpaɪpə
countersniper
ˈkaʊntəˌsnaɪpə
daguerreotyper
dəˈɡerəʊˌtaɪpə
electrotyper
ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌtaɪpə
griper
ˈɡraɪpə
hyper
ˈhaɪpə
linotyper
ˈlaɪnəʊˌtaɪpə
penwiper
ˈpenˌwaɪpə
phonotyper
ˈfəʊnəˌtaɪpə
piper
ˈpaɪpə
riper
ˈraɪpə
sandpiper
ˈsændˌpaɪpə
sideswiper
ˈsaɪdˌswaɪpə
sniper
ˈsnaɪpə
stereotyper
ˈsterɪəˌtaɪpə
striper
ˈstraɪpə
swiper
ˈswaɪpə
Varityper
ˈvɛərɪˌtaɪpə
viper
ˈvaɪpə
wiper
ˈwaɪpə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CANDY STRIPER

candlepins
candlepower
candler
candlesnuffer
candlestick
candlewick
candlewood
candock
Candolle
candour
candy
candy bar
candy cane
candy store
candy stripe
candy-ass
candy-striped
candyfloss
candygram
candytuft

WORDS THAT END LIKE CANDY STRIPER

asp viper
caliper
calliper
curlew sandpiper
gaboon viper
gossiper
green sandpiper
horned viper
juniper
micrometer calliper
Phoenician juniper
Pied Piper
pit viper
red-backed sandpiper
sand viper
spotted sandpiper
upland sandpiper
windscreen wiper
windshield wiper
worshiper

Synonyms and antonyms of candy striper in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «candy striper» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CANDY STRIPER

Find out the translation of candy striper to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of candy striper from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «candy striper» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

糖果彩条
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

striper caramelo
570 millions of speakers

English

candy striper
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कैंडी striper
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحلوى الأشرطة على زيه العسكري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

конфеты разметки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

striper de doces
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্যান্ডি স্ট্রাইপার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bonbons traceur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Peluk permen
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Süßigkeiten Ringel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

キャンディストライパー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

사탕 스트리퍼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Candy striper
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kẹo lằn sọc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சாக்லேட் ஸ்ட்ரைப்பர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कँडी स्ट्रिपर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Şeker püskürtücüsü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

caramelle striper
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cukierki malowarką
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

цукерки розмітки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bomboane striper
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καραμέλα striper
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lekkergoed strepe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

godis striper
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

godteri striper
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of candy striper

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CANDY STRIPER»

The term «candy striper» is regularly used and occupies the 101.249 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CANDY STRIPER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about candy striper

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CANDY STRIPER»

Discover the use of candy striper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to candy striper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Vicky Barnes, Junior Hospital Volunteer: The Story of a ...
"In her work as a Hospital Volunteer, lonely Vicky Barnes finds worthwhile friends including the one boy Volunteer, who intends to be a doctor.
Alice Ross Colver, 1966
2
Cold Front Passing Hokkaido
The candy-striper addressed her. “Would you like some coffee and doughnuts?” Fong-ying could certainly use a doughnut, she is not so sure about coffee. “Do you have tea?” she asked. The candy-striper shook her head. “Sorry, honey, all we ...
Max Blue, 2008
3
The Legislative Dance
When the call went out to sign up as a candy striper, Louise signed up as one of the first members. While dedicated to the cause, Louise had no intention of deviating from her plan. Her candy striper commitment would only last until next month ...
Malcolm Chester, 2011
4
Sandyisms: Stories, Recipes and More from the North Shore
I was a Candy Striper. (That's striper with one “p” not two.) For those of you who do not know the difference between a candy striper and a candy stripper let me tell you; one is a non-paid volunteer at a nursing home or hospital and the other is ...
Sandy Holthaus, 2012
5
The Muffin Mountain Motel Man
The candy striper smiled. “Congratulations,” she said. The other candy striper returned, pushing a wheelchair. She sat Louise down, placed her suitcase in her lap and proceeded to wheel Louise to the maternity section. The second candy ...
Donald Mosher, 2003
6
Hickory, Dickory: An Ed McAvoy Mystery
The new candy-striper leveled a .357 magnum revolver at him with a two-handed grip from the crouch position. Craig's eyes widened in surprise at the mirror's reflection of the scene behind him. “Freeze!” Heather ordered, moving quickly to the ...
Bill Stackhouse, 2002
7
Daydreams
“'The candy striper at R.R.C, Linda Ronstadt songs,'” she read again. Her mouth gaped open in astonishment as she looked up to Monica. “Yep! It's right there in bold black-and-white, girlfriend!” Monica said. She pointed to the line of text with  ...
Marcia Lynn McClure, 2011
8
The Sleep of the Furies
The candy-striper bent to catch a glimpse of Morinda's face, and said, “And you're so pretty! Will they be able to do anything about your face?” “Oh, sure! They say there's a fifty-fifty chance. And if you add fifty and fifty, that makes a hundred, and  ...
Robert L. Gaede, 2011
9
Dead Girl Walking
The candy striper lit up as she checked the guy out. Even in loose scrubs, you could tell he had a mega-hard body. Instantly Ms. Candy Striper lost her boredom . “Are you a doctor?” “An intern.” “Cool. So what's wrong with—” She checked the  ...
Linda Joy Singleton, 2010
10
Staying After School: At-risk Students in a Compensatory ...
AA. candy striper Latoya 1 5 AA. assistant at hair salon Maria 1 5. H. assistant at school guidance office Quionna 1 5. AA. data entry for university extension service Regina 15. C. assistant at Boys and Girls Club Shalimar 15. AA. candy striper ...
Bram A. Hamovitch, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CANDY STRIPER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term candy striper is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Joe Dowd: Garbage man's day at the beach
One volunteered as a candy striper in a hospital and decided that medicine was not in her future. Today she's a successful economist. Another ... «Long Island Business News, Jul 15»
2
Unity Health Foundation director, Kiwanis president makes impact
Cassandra Feltrop said that at one time, she wanted to be a nurse or a doctor, but after a stint as a candy striper, she decided that wasn't for her ... «Arkansas Online, Jul 15»
3
Women in Agriculture Award
At the young age of 16, she became a Candy Striper at the local Minot hospital in DeLac, N.D. She worked her way up to becoming a registered nurse at the age ... «Desertexposure, Jul 15»
4
40 Years & Counting at Wayne Memorial!
“I actually started working at Wayne Memorial as a teenager,” Karen smiled, “I was a candy striper.” The Awards dinner at Lukan's Family ... «PA home page, Jul 15»
5
NARMC staff awarded for 40 plus years of service
Mulanax began her career at age 14 as a Candy Striper. Once she reached “employment age,” she cared for patients as a nurse aid. Shortly ... «Harrison Daily, Jun 15»
6
Douglas-born woman celebrates 100 years
She was a candy striper at a hospital, volunteered more than 50 years at organizations for people with disabilities and for two years was ... «Juneau Empire, Jun 15»
7
Sharon K. Smith
For several years, she volunteered as a candy striper at Sturgis Hospital. Sharon enjoyed wintering in Florida for 10 years, reading, crocheting ... «Sturgis Journal, Jun 15»
8
Contact Concern's new executive director is no stranger to the area
... were both very involved in the community and Kirk's first volunteer opportunity was as a Candy Striper at Holston Valley Community Hospital. «Kingsport Times News, Jun 15»
9
DBJ Legacy Award winners share childhood aspirations, more
I think what I would have considered my first real job was as a candy striper at the little hospital in McCook, Nebraska. I had a variety of different ... «Denver Business Journal, Jun 15»
10
Fargo native assumes new role at FirstLink
She began volunteering as a candy striper at a local nursing home when she was still a young girl. She studied psychology in college and ... «INFORUM, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Candy striper [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/candy-striper>. May 2024 ».
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