plaid

noun

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

Examples of plaid in a Sentence

She likes to wear plaids.
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Patterns such as plaid and hues like magenta were a part of her arsenal. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 June 2025 While Kelce was dressed in a white polo shirt, Swift rocked a cropped plaid tank top with a matching skirt. Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 24 June 2025 To complete the outfit, a tailored or oversized blazer (our pick is this classic plaid option from the Drop) and chunky slingback heels do the job, and do it well. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 June 2025 Acne Studios went all in on the pattern, styling a button-down shirt with a bubble skirt in a contrasting plaid print. Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for plaid

Word History

Etymology

Scottish Gaelic plaide

First Known Use

1512, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of plaid was in 1512

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“Plaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plaid. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

plaid

noun
1
: a rectangular length of tartan worn over the shoulder as part of the Scottish national costume
2
: a fabric with a tartan pattern
3
b
: a pattern of unevenly spaced repeated stripes crossing at right angles
plaid adjective

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