Definition of "plaid" []

• A rectangular woolen scarf of a tartan pattern worn over the left shoulder by Scottish Highlanders. (noun)
• Cloth with a tartan or checked pattern. (noun)
• A pattern of this kind. (noun)

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• "During one of my mandatory exercise periods on the ward, I saw a man in plaid pants and an orange shirt holding jovially one-sided conversations with everybody who walked past."
• "Covering the cushions in plaid can give it a look that appeals to everyone, if there are objections to floral prints."
• "In an absolutely bizarre post today, PowerLine defends Roberts against gay gags (because he was once caught in plaid pants)."