1
: a rectangular length of tartan worn over the left shoulder as part of the Scottish national costume
2
a
: a twilled woolen fabric with a tartan pattern
b
: a fabric with a pattern of tartan or an imitation of tartan
3
a
b
: a pattern of unevenly spaced repeated stripes crossing at right angles
plaid
adjective
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Other patterns that can act as neutrals include abstract, irregular stripes and plaids.
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
For all of our tips and tricks styling plaid outfits, check out our guide below.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Either way, the neckerchief is bound to make a fashion statement, especially alongside contrasting prints like, say, argyle and plaid.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
At the show, Gentry was seated with Emma Corrin and Sydney Sweeney for Miu Miu’s eclectic presentation of bullet bras, brooches and plaid bombers.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
For all of our tips and tricks styling plaid outfits, check out our guide below.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Either way, the neckerchief is bound to make a fashion statement, especially alongside contrasting prints like, say, argyle and plaid.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
At the show, Gentry was seated with Emma Corrin and Sydney Sweeney for Miu Miu’s eclectic presentation of bullet bras, brooches and plaid bombers.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plaid
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“Plaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plaid. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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plaid
noun1
: a rectangular length of tartan worn over the shoulder as part of the Scottish national costume
2
: a fabric with a tartan pattern
3
a
b
: a pattern of unevenly spaced repeated stripes crossing at right angles
plaid
adjective
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