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

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Meanwhile, Kyle Juszczyk took a more non-traditional approach to the event and wore a black and subtly metallic houndstooth blazer and matching pants. —

Nick Hall, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025 There are Pendleton and houndstooth jackets, and smooth golden leather ones with fringe and elaborate stitching. —

Christopher Intagliata, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025 There’s a statue of the coach — sporting his famous houndstooth hat — that stands outside Braemar Arena in Edina. —

Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2025 Everlane Houndstooth Blazer There's something so appealing about the vintage Ivy League aesthetic of this Italian wool blazer, available in five houndstooth or herringbone colorways for a classic preppy style. —

Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for houndstooth