1
: a rectangular length of tartan worn over the left shoulder as part of the Scottish national costume
2
a
: a twilled woolen fabric with a tartan pattern
b
: a fabric with a pattern of tartan or an imitation of tartan
3
a
b
: a pattern of unevenly spaced repeated stripes crossing at right angles
plaid
adjective
Examples of plaid in a Sentence
She likes to wear plaids.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
The Checked Skirt All eyes are on checks, plaids, and windowpane prints this fall.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
At the waist, plaid boxers from Acne Studios were visible above the elastic band, introducing a layered note of pattern against a simple black tee.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
This plaid Faux Mohair Throw gives you the perfect opportunity to incorporate multiple fall colors into your space at once.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Plaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plaid. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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plaid
noun1
: a rectangular length of tartan worn over the shoulder as part of the Scottish national costume
2
: a fabric with a tartan pattern
3
a
b
: a pattern of unevenly spaced repeated stripes crossing at right angles
plaid
adjective
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