kilt
noun
any short, pleated skirt, especially a tartan wraparound, as that worn by men in the Scottish Highlands.
kilts
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pluralof kilt.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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We took into account everything from expected goals to local weather conditions to gigantic parades of sweaty supporters in tartan kilts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
"Whether the shirt is pink or red or orange, the important thing for Scotland fans is the kilts - not the top," he said.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
In 1998 the team, managed by the late Craig Brown, wore kilts ahead of the opening match of tournament against Brazil in Paris.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
Members of Parliament and British nobles in kilts mingled with reality TV stars like Ubah Hassan of the “The Real Housewives of New York City” and Mary Holland Nader of “Love Thy Nader.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Their long embroidered kilts had seen better days: The colors were faded and the tassels frayed or missing entirely.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
