plaid

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\ ˈplad

Definition of plaid

1 : a rectangular length of tartan worn over the left shoulder as part of the Scottish national costume

2a : a twilled woolen fabric with a tartan pattern

b : a fabric with a pattern of tartan or an imitation of tartan

3a : tartan sense 1

b : a pattern of unevenly spaced repeated stripes crossing at right angles

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She likes to wear plaids.

Recent Examples on the Web And an even more daunting masterpiece, a coat of 1961 cut from just two pieces of fabric (made in plaid, no less; 24 invisible darts in the collar), is exhibited along with its monolithic pattern—a calculus beyond imagining. — Laura Jacobs, WSJ, 15 June 2022 The putter consigned by Martin, along with a handwritten letter from Robert McFarlane, Reagan's National Security Advisor (the man in plaid in the above photo) is expected to fetch upwards of $35,000 dollars at an RR Auction sale on June 23rd. — Mike Dojc, Forbes, 8 June 2022 Passing up the chance to wear Cher's yellow plaid outfit? — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2022 Meanwhile, Staud is launching two plaid and croc shoulder bags in a wide range of colors, starting at $275. — Frances Solá-santiago, refinery29.com, 3 June 2022 The dress & plaid shirt combo is a little chaotic and definitely a statement-maker. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 1 June 2022 Details also helped: eight pockets, two mesh windows with fabric shutters, a plaid patterned floor, and two 19.5-square-foot vestibules. — Ryan Stuart, Outside Online, 27 May 2022 Aqua Island, Dark Navy, Rockin’ Red, Tropical Picnics and plaid go together like peanut butter and jelly. — Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 24 May 2022 Emma Corrin is British, The Crown actress channeled her homeland in a top hat, oversized plaid jacket, black shorts, and white tights. — ELLE, 4 May 2022 See More

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