Plaid

Pronunciation: /plæd/

Definitions of plaid

noun a pattern of colored stripes crossing each other on a piece of cloth

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a plaid scarf to keep warm in the winter.

A2 The tablecloth was a red plaid pattern.

B1 He bought a plaid shirt for the casual Friday office dress code.

B2 The traditional Scottish kilt is often made of plaid fabric.

C1 The interior designer chose a plaid wallpaper for the study room.

C2 Her collection of plaid dresses was showcased at the fashion show.

adjective having a pattern of colored stripes crossing each other on a piece of cloth

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a plaid scarf to keep warm in the winter.

A2 The tablecloth was made of plaid fabric, adding a touch of color to the dining room.

B1 He bought a plaid shirt for the casual Friday dress code at work.

B2 The plaid pattern on the couch added a cozy feel to the living room.

C1 The plaid design on the curtains matched perfectly with the overall decor of the room.

C2 Her plaid dress was a stylish choice for the formal event.

Examples of plaid in a Sentence

formal The gentleman wore a plaid suit to the formal event.

informal She loves wearing plaid shirts on the weekends.

slang Check out my new plaid kicks, they're so cool!

figurative The plaid pattern of relationships in the small town was intricate and interconnected.

Grammatical Forms of plaid

• past tense: plaided
• plural: plaids
• comparative: more plaid
• superlative: most plaid
• present tense: plaid
• future tense: will plaid
• perfect tense: have plaid
• continuous tense: is plaiding
• singular: plaid
• positive degree: plaid
• infinitive: to plaid
• gerund: plaiding
• participle: plaided

Origin and Evolution of plaid

First Known Use: 1512 year

Language of Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Story behind the word: The word 'plaid' originated from the Scottish Gaelic word 'plaide', which referred to a blanket or a piece of cloth used for wrapping around the body.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'plaid' came to specifically refer to a patterned cloth or garment, typically consisting of crossed horizontal and vertical bands in two or more colors. The term has since become synonymous with a specific type of pattern rather than just the fabric itself.