plaid
//plæd//
Noun
plaidSingular
plaidsPlural
1
A pattern consisting of crossed horizontal and vertical bands in two or more colors, especially as a design for fabric.
She wore a plaid skirt to school.
2
A fabric woven with a plaid pattern, traditionally associated with Scottish tartans.
She bought a beautiful plaid to make a traditional Scottish kilt.
3
A long piece of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress.
The bagpiper wore a traditional plaid draped over his shoulder.
Adjective
plaidCanonical form
1
Having or characterized by a pattern of crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors.
She wore a plaid skirt to school.