houndstooth

noun

hounds·​tooth ˈhau̇n(d)z-ˌtüth How to pronounce houndstooth (audio)
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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From $174 per night. BOOK NOW Courtesy of Airbnb Private Luxury in Las Vegas, Nevada Mixing houndstooth fabrics and Philippe Starck ghost chairs with pops of primary colors gives this three-bedroom home a new lease on life. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024 But, houndstooth is a broken twill, so while there is a noticeable diagonal pattern in the weave, there are also jagged edges in the pattern. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2024 Or play it cool, with a leather maxi skirt and houndstooth blazer. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024 Here, a graphic houndstooth takes center stage, while a soft plaid plays backup. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for houndstooth 

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of houndstooth was in 1893

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“Houndstooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houndstooth. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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