noun / adjective
plaid
PLAD/plæd/
A pattern of crossing colored stripes.
The fabric's plaid pattern combines crossing bands of several colors.
Etymology
Plaid comes from or is related to Gaelic plaide, “blanket, mantle.” The name of a Scottish woolen garment shifted to the crossed-band pattern often woven into it.
In context
traditionally Madras fabric is woven in plaid patterns featuring an assortment of bright and contrasting colors in a combination of stripes and checks
More examples
- The curtains feature a bold red plaid.
- He pairs his plaid tie with a plain jacket.
- These two plaids use the same colors in different arrangements.
Forms
plaid · plaids