strip down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To remove all of one's clothing.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

As soon as he got home from exercising, Ryan stripped down and took a shower.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To remove inessentials from.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To remove a part of something.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “strip down” mean?

To remove all of one's clothing.

Is “strip down” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.