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
Examples of plaid in a Sentence
She likes to wear plaids.
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Engel wore a beige and black plaid blouse and matching pleated skirt.
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Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
With celebrities like Gigi Hadid and Sarah Jessica Parker finding unique ways to style their plaid—and plenty of street style inspo—keep reading to see that flannels don't have to be confined to one season—or one type of outfit.
—Halie Lesavage, Glamour, 17 June 2024
Guests can also reach for the Black Watch plaid, velvet or florals against a darker background.
—Kaarin Vembar, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
Burberry Reveals Its Latest Summer Collection Burberry’s latest summer collection has arrived in the classic plaid print on a variety of pieces from swimwear, loungewear, and matching sets.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 20 May 2024
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Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
With celebrities like Gigi Hadid and Sarah Jessica Parker finding unique ways to style their plaid—and plenty of street style inspo—keep reading to see that flannels don't have to be confined to one season—or one type of outfit.
—Halie Lesavage, Glamour, 17 June 2024
Guests can also reach for the Black Watch plaid, velvet or florals against a darker background.
—Kaarin Vembar, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
Burberry Reveals Its Latest Summer Collection Burberry’s latest summer collection has arrived in the classic plaid print on a variety of pieces from swimwear, loungewear, and matching sets.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 20 May 2024
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 2 Jul. 2024.
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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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