buffalo plaid

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of buffalo plaid¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Get Fido ready for his closeup and holiday selfies in this handsome buffalo plaid reindeer antler hat.

From Seattle Times

One of them is wearing a flowing denim jumpsuit with black tasseled loafers; the other is in buffalo plaid over dusky denim hoisted atop a pair of ratted work boots, with a gleaming golden chain above his chest.

From Los Angeles Times

In a buffalo plaid jacket and boots with octopus-print cuffs, next to a supporter in a purple top hat and snow-white mutton chops, Tshibaka said the new voting arrangement was set up to “deceive Alaskans and manipulate our election system” in favor of Murkowski.

From Slate

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

From Washington Times

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

From Seattle Times