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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Raven Brunner, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The Fall/Winter 2025 collection boasts flowing fabrics, as well as classic plaid pieces and intricately detailed leather trench coats.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Birch Lane Limone Plaid Indoor/Outdoor Reversible Throw Pillow (Set of 2)
$69
Wayfair
Wayfair’s specialty brand Birch Lane boasts classic pieces designed to thrive inside or outside your home—including this cottagecore plaid throw pillow that’s UV-protected against the sun’s rays.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
Color Dog raincoats come in a diverse range of different colors and patterns, including bright yellow, bubblegum pink, plaid, and more.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Plaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plaid. Accessed 30 Apr. 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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