plaid

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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.

Synonym