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

Kidman rocked a black polo sweater with red accents and a knee-length black and white plaid skirt with black floral details. —Chiara Kim, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024

This plaid shacket’s loose fit is perfect for layering a sweater underneath, and the hooded design eliminates the need for an extra jacket. —Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024

This tartan trench coat is a versatile style enhancer, effortlessly elevating any outfit with its varied plaid patterns. —Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024

Grab this plaid button-down to bring your wardrobe into 2024. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 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