buffalo plaid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of buffalo plaid
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Get Fido ready for his closeup and holiday selfies in this handsome buffalo plaid reindeer antler hat.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023
The team’s closing ceremony looks in a buffalo plaid design were unveiled in October.
From Washington Times • Jan. 20, 2022
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
I don’t want to wear buffalo plaid anymore.”
From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2010
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