plaid

noun

ˈplad 

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

: tartan sense 1

b

: a pattern of unevenly spaced repeated stripes crossing at right angles

plaid adjective

plaided

ˈpla-dəd 

adjective

Examples of plaid in a Sentence

She likes to wear plaids.

Recent Examples on the Web

With its new Modern Roots collection, Valdese Weavers’ high-end Circa 1801 line put a new spin on plaid and florals by incorporating rich texture via plush yarns such as chenille and bouclé. —Jennifer Bringle, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024

To surprise the patients (and staff), Swift stopped by Children’s Mercy Hospital, wearing a green plaid skirt-and-jacket set, and was recorded by several very enthusiastic nurses. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024

Choose from fun holiday themes (including Hanukkah!), Gingham, plaid, and more styles for babies, adults, and, yes, even your furry family members. —Katrina Cossey, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024

For starters, Katie Holmes walked around New York City in both a floor-length yellow plaid coat and cozy plaid shacket. —Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Scottish Gaelic plaide

First Known Use

1512, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing plaid

• buffalo plaid
• glen plaid

Kids Definition

plaid

noun

ˈplad 

1

: 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

: tartan sense 1

b

: a pattern of unevenly spaced repeated stripes crossing at right angles

plaid adjective