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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Michael Nied, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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As things transition into fall, rich plaid, touches of embroidery, and fringe details are all little ways to bring a little bit of the bohemian vibe into your everyday look.
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Michael Nied, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Prints, a brand signature, and textures include lace, mesh tulle, plaid, and the Ginkgo Fan print, which returns in a neutral, muted tone.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
To put icing on the cake, just last year, on August 12, 2024, Swift wore an orange-and-green plaid outfit, possibly hinting that something was on the way.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
As things transition into fall, rich plaid, touches of embroidery, and fringe details are all little ways to bring a little bit of the bohemian vibe into your everyday look.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 23 July 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 23 Aug. 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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