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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In Conversation Cody Johnson speaks on the CMA Close Up Stage during CMA Fest 2024 on June 7 in Nashville.
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Ben Affleck is seen stepping out of a car in a casual plaid shirt and jeans on June 7 in Los Angeles.
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Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
These mittens are a cute homage to the state in the Great Lakes region, and feature a map of the upper and lower peninsulas on each hand.
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Minnesota
Buffalo plaid is a classic winter pattern in the North Star State.
—Madison Roberts, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2023
In 2023, the actress stepped back into Cher's iconic yellow plaid suit for a Rakuten Super Bowl ad.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Murgatroyd stuns in a long, white dress with a turtleneck and white boots, and Chmerkovskiy wears a white shirt and gray plaid pants, while the boys dress in neutral earth tones — matching their mom and dad's looks.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
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Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
These mittens are a cute homage to the state in the Great Lakes region, and feature a map of the upper and lower peninsulas on each hand.
$25 at Michigan Mittens
Honorable mention: Michigan Bee gift set
Minnesota
Buffalo plaid is a classic winter pattern in the North Star State.
—Madison Roberts, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2023
In 2023, the actress stepped back into Cher's iconic yellow plaid suit for a Rakuten Super Bowl ad.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Murgatroyd stuns in a long, white dress with a turtleneck and white boots, and Chmerkovskiy wears a white shirt and gray plaid pants, while the boys dress in neutral earth tones — matching their mom and dad's looks.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
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“Plaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plaid. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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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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