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

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

For the Wednesday afternoon horse races, Carole wore a longline gray houndstooth coat decorated with several pins on the lapel—a contrast to the burgundy jacket her daughter wore. —Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 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

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