noun
Uncommon
plaid
plad
Plaid (noun) means a checkered or tartan pattern, or fabric woven in that pattern. Example: “He wore a red and black plaid shirt.”
noun
1
A checkered or tartan pattern, or fabric woven in that pattern.
"He wore a red and black plaid shirt."
"The blanket had a classic plaid design."
adj
1
Patterned with crossing stripes like tartan.
"She bought a plaid skirt for the winter."
How to use plaid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA checkered, tartan-style pattern, or clothing/fabric made in that pattern.
Common pairings
plaid shirt
plaid pattern
tartan plaid
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Word forms
- Plural
- plaids
- Comparative
- more plaid
- Superlative
- most plaid
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Etymology
From Scots plaid, of uncertain origin, possibly linked to Scottish Gaelic words for a blanket or covering.
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Rhymes for plaid
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What does “plaid” mean?
The word “plaid” means a checkered or tartan pattern, or fabric woven in that pattern. In plain terms, a checkered, tartan-style pattern, or clothing/fabric made in that pattern.
How do you pronounce “plaid”?
“Plaid” is pronounced plad (/plæd/ in IPA).
How do you use “plaid” in a sentence?
Here is “plaid” used in a sentence: “He wore a red and black plaid shirt.”
What part of speech is “plaid”?
Depending on how it is used, “plaid” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “plaid” come from?
The word “plaid” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scots plaid, of uncertain origin, possibly linked to Scottish Gaelic words for a blanket or covering.
Is “plaid” a common word?
“Plaid” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “plaid” have?
“Plaid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a checkered or tartan pattern, or fabric woven in that pattern.
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