houndstooth

noun

hounds·​tooth ˈhau̇n(d)z-ˌtüth How to pronounce houndstooth (audio)
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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The Pleated Trouser and Shearling Jacket True to the sport’s roots, tuck houndstooth trousers into a pair of leather equestrian boots. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025 This houndstooth find is made with a thick flannel and a long silhouette to help keep you warm as the temps drop. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 The Central Saint Martins graduate did that by imbuing his sculptural shapes with textural materials inspired by houndstooth coats, leopard shirts, and twinsets made by his grandmother. Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025 The menswear blazer One of fall’s biggest runway trends draws inspiration from the English countryside, and a tweed blazer (or one in plaid, houndstooth, or herringbone, all generally woven from wool) is the easiest way to get the look. Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for houndstooth

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of houndstooth was in 1893

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“Houndstooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houndstooth. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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