plaid

/plæd/
noun
  1. A pattern of crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors, especially associated with Scottish tartan.
    • She wore a scarf with a red and green plaid pattern.
    • Plaid is a classic design for winter clothing.
    • The picnic blanket was made of soft wool plaid.
  2. A long piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulder as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress.
    • He adjusted the plaid pinned with a brooch.
    • In the ceremony, each clan displayed its own plaid.
    • The piper wore a plaid draped over his left shoulder.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Having a pattern of crossed bands of color; tartan.
    • The living room curtains were a cheerful plaid fabric.
    • Her plaid skirt matched her school uniform.
    • He bought a plaid shirt for the outdoor concert.
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