candy striper
noun Informal.
a person, often a teenager, who works as a volunteer in a hospital.
Origin of candy striper
First recorded in 1960–65; so called from the red and white striped uniform often worn
Words nearby candy striper
candy corn,
candy floss,
candy pull,
candy store,
candy stripe,
candy striper,
candy-ass,
candy-coat,
candy-striped,
candyfloss,
candygram
Medical definitions for candy striper
candy striper
[ kăn′dē strī′pər ]
n.
A volunteer worker in a hospital.