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
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She likes to wear plaids.
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
Available in two wintery plaids and classic ivory, this puffer jacket is not only a warm option for cold winter days, but a total fashion statement, too.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Within moments of entering our lavish suite — complete with a claw-foot tub and plush plaid couches arranged around a fireplace — my daughter noticed a secret door in the wall.
—Leslie Jamison, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Others are stepping firmly into a new print era, seeking out gingham and plaid patterns of all checks and sizes.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 22 Jan. 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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