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houndstooth
noun
hounds·tooth
ˈhau̇n(d)z-ˌtüth 
variants
or less commonly hound's-tooth
: a usually small broken-check textile pattern
also
: a fabric woven in this pattern
called also houndstooth check, hound's-tooth check
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One houndstooth plaid dress, originally sold for $112 before going on sale for $20, has been worn by the Princess of Wales more than four times.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Stylists Matthew and Reginald Reisman (also known as the Reismans) kept the vintage theme going with a houndstooth blazer by LaQuan Smith, while makeup artist Latisha Chancey opted for bold brows and a prominent light pink blush placement.
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2026
What made the pairing apt was the houndstooth pattern, one of the patterns that make up the Prince of Wales.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Wandering the icy streets of Cortina in a furry hat, houndstooth coat and enough swagger to make the snowflake medal hanging from his neck jangle in agreement, Coach Snoop (as one of his beanies reads) appears in his element.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Stylists Matthew and Reginald Reisman (also known as the Reismans) kept the vintage theme going with a houndstooth blazer by LaQuan Smith, while makeup artist Latisha Chancey opted for bold brows and a prominent light pink blush placement.
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2026
What made the pairing apt was the houndstooth pattern, one of the patterns that make up the Prince of Wales.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Wandering the icy streets of Cortina in a furry hat, houndstooth coat and enough swagger to make the snowflake medal hanging from his neck jangle in agreement, Coach Snoop (as one of his beanies reads) appears in his element.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Houndstooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houndstooth. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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