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buffalo plaid

American  

noun

  1. a plaid with large blocks formed by the intersection of two different-color yarns, typically red and black.


Etymology

Origin of buffalo plaid

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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The team’s closing ceremony uniforms in a buffalo plaid design were unveiled in October.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2022

The team’s closing ceremony looks in a buffalo plaid design were unveiled in October.

From Washington Times • Jan. 20, 2022

Red-and-black buffalo plaid Maine Guide shirts were updated to suit the Paul Bunyan legions braving the pickle aisle at Smorgasburg.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2020

Other experts suggest that we will be seeing a lot of buffalo plaid decorations, animal prints, neon colors and geometric shapes.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2018

She headed for a table in the corner, where two men wearing flannel buffalo plaid were sipping drinks.

From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2013