Illustration of houndstooth
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
Examples of houndstooth in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The camel and brown houndstooth coat, which retails for $845, added a touch of autumnal warmth to her otherwise all-black look.
—
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2023
The motif conjures imagery of classic detectives, like Sherlock Holmes’ houndstooth hat and Nancy Drew’s school uniform skirt.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 2023
Available in black, chalk, and houndstooth versions, these offer a sense of versatility and functionality that will get you through fall and beyond.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2023
Transport yourself to the British countryside courtesy of a few houndstooth, plaid, and checked coats from the likes of Isabel Marant, H&M, Vince, and more.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2023
Only 10 units will be assembled, and Pininfarina is offering endless customization options such as the houndstooth fabric adorning the seat headrests in this example.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 17 Aug. 2023
During a joint outing with Prince William today, the Princess of Wales visited the headquarters of the Wales Air Ambulance charity dressed in a tweed midi skirt covered in a classic black-and-white houndstooth pattern.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Feb. 2023
Shiv, for example, commands the screen in tailored suits, knit frocks, turtlenecks and the occasional cocktail dress, all in her color codes of gray, black, brown and beige (with a pinstripe print, houndstooth pattern or pastel shade sometimes thrown into the mix).
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 16 May 2023
Ramsey loved how unexpected the vintage houndstooth Yohji Yamamoto skirt suit, worn with a McQueen blouse and gloves, looked.
—Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Mar. 2023
See More
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2023
The motif conjures imagery of classic detectives, like Sherlock Holmes’ houndstooth hat and Nancy Drew’s school uniform skirt.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 2023
Available in black, chalk, and houndstooth versions, these offer a sense of versatility and functionality that will get you through fall and beyond.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2023
Transport yourself to the British countryside courtesy of a few houndstooth, plaid, and checked coats from the likes of Isabel Marant, H&M, Vince, and more.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2023
Only 10 units will be assembled, and Pininfarina is offering endless customization options such as the houndstooth fabric adorning the seat headrests in this example.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 17 Aug. 2023
During a joint outing with Prince William today, the Princess of Wales visited the headquarters of the Wales Air Ambulance charity dressed in a tweed midi skirt covered in a classic black-and-white houndstooth pattern.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Feb. 2023
Shiv, for example, commands the screen in tailored suits, knit frocks, turtlenecks and the occasional cocktail dress, all in her color codes of gray, black, brown and beige (with a pinstripe print, houndstooth pattern or pastel shade sometimes thrown into the mix).
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 16 May 2023
Ramsey loved how unexpected the vintage houndstooth Yohji Yamamoto skirt suit, worn with a McQueen blouse and gloves, looked.
—Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Mar. 2023
See More
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'houndstooth.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1893, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near houndstooth
Cite this Entry
“Houndstooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houndstooth. Accessed 27 Sep. 2023.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share