plaid
/plæd/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
adjective
- 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.