Plaid: meaning, definitions and examples

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plaid

 

[ plad ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

pattern

A pattern of stripes in different widths and colors that cross each other at right angles

Synonyms

checkered, crisscrossed, tartan

Examples of usage

  • She wore a skirt with a plaid pattern
  • The blanket had a plaid design
Context #2 | Noun

material

A type of woolen cloth with a pattern of stripes in different widths and colors

Synonyms

checkered material, crisscrossed fabric, tartan cloth

Examples of usage

  • The shirt was made of soft plaid fabric
  • He wrapped himself in a plaid blanket

Translations

Translations of the word "plaid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น xadrez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Karo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kotak-kotak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั€ั‚ะฐั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krata

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ ผๅญๆŸ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carreaux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuadros

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kareli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฉ์ž๋ฌด๋Šฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุจุนุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kostkovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kockovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ผๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ karirast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรถflรณtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพั€ ะบำฉะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒ‘แƒแƒ™แƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dama-dama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuadros

Etymology

The word 'plaid' originated from the Scottish Gaelic word 'plaide', which referred to a blanket or a length of cloth. In Scotland, plaid originally denoted a tartan cloth slung over the shoulder or a blanket. Over time, the term evolved to also describe the distinctive pattern of stripes associated with tartan designs. Plaid patterns have become popular in fashion and interior design, symbolizing a connection to Scottish heritage and traditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,790, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.