buffalo plaid

noun

: a broad checkered plaid pattern usually of two colors

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One side has the buffalo plaid, while the other is gingham. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026 Kohl’s has a giant buffalo plaid fleece throw the whole family can wrap up in. — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025 It’s adorned with rose petals in the shape of a heart and embellished with a buffalo plaid bow, and shoppers say the wreath is sturdy enough to hold up in snowy and rainy weather. — Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2025 This classic buffalo plaid in gray and white is a subtle way to add pattern, and the neutral colors complement different decor styles. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buffalo plaid

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First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of buffalo plaid was in 1979

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“Buffalo plaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buffalo%20plaid. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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