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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The menswear blazer One of fall’s biggest runway trends draws inspiration from the English countryside, and a tweed blazer (or one in plaid, houndstooth, or herringbone, all generally woven from wool) is the easiest way to get the look.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
Automet Plaid Flannel Shacket The soft, cozy feel of this plaid shacket is a must-have transitional piece that's so versatile, teens will want to borrow it all the time.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
The pattern of her chic suit was interpreted as a tribute to Prince William, as the plaid is called the Prince of Wales check.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Most recently, the Princess of Wales looked like the picture of fall in a plaid midi dress on September 8, while Gaines, Witherspoon, and even Laura Dern have all sported the voluminous sleeves in the past few weeks.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
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Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
Automet Plaid Flannel Shacket The soft, cozy feel of this plaid shacket is a must-have transitional piece that's so versatile, teens will want to borrow it all the time.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
The pattern of her chic suit was interpreted as a tribute to Prince William, as the plaid is called the Prince of Wales check.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Most recently, the Princess of Wales looked like the picture of fall in a plaid midi dress on September 8, while Gaines, Witherspoon, and even Laura Dern have all sported the voluminous sleeves in the past few weeks.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plaid
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“Plaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plaid. Accessed 14 Sep. 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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