Tartan: meaning, definitions and examples

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tartan

 

[ หˆtษ‘หtษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Scottish culture

A tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans are particularly associated with Scotland.

Synonyms

checkered pattern, plaid

Examples of usage

  • The traditional Scottish kilt is made of tartan fabric.
  • She wore a tartan scarf to show her Scottish heritage.
Context #2 | Noun

Fashion

Tartan is a fabric woven in a plaid pattern, often used for clothing and accessories.

Synonyms

checkered material, plaid fabric

Examples of usage

  • She designed a collection of tartan skirts and jackets.
  • The tartan handbag matched her outfit perfectly.

Translations

Translations of the word "tartan" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tartan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคพเคฐเฅเคŸเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tartan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tartan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tartan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒผใ‚ฟใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tartan

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tartรกn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tartan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€ํƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงุฑุชุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tartan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tartan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ผๅญๅ‘ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tartan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tartan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tartan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tartรกn

Etymology

The history of tartan dates back to the Scottish clans, where different tartan patterns represented different clans. Over time, tartan became synonymous with Scottish identity and culture. Today, tartan is widely recognized as a symbol of Scotland and is often used in fashion and design to evoke a sense of heritage and tradition.

See also: tart, tartly, tartness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,155, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.