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

Illustration of houndstooth

Examples of houndstooth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But if the Tide loses an ugly game at Oklahoma in the first round of the College Football Playoff, those dyed in houndstooth will get restless. —Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2025

The millefeuille, refashioned with a Miss Dior houndstooth motif, and a Black Forest cake layered with gin, pink pepper, and pleated chocolate, are both classics that embody her delicate, architectural approach to pastry. —Denni Hu, Footwear News, 11 Dec. 2025

The dress also had a fine houndstooth pattern, which enhanced the classically elegant look. —Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2025

Lighthearted gingham gives way to complex plaid, with its crisscross of graphic lines and harmonious colours, while playful florals are replaced by more serious herringbone and houndstooth. —Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 18 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for houndstooth

• bluetooth
• forsooth
• sawtooth
• tolbooth
• uncouth
• untruth
• vermouth
• luth
• muth
• sleuth
• sooth
• tooth