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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She likes to wear plaids.
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
The navy, check, and red stripe stocking brings classic colors to your holiday display with a touch of blue plaid.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Old Navy has flannel pajamas in different plaids and holiday prints.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024
Swift showed up to the game in a Vivienne Westwood plaid outfit, knee high boots and metallic faux freckles.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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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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