tartan

[US]/'tɑːt(ə)n/
[UK]/'tɑrtn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. plaid (Scottish)
adj. plaid.

Phrases & Collocations

Tartan pattern

Scottish tartan

Traditional tartan

Tartan fabric

Example Sentences

that ridiculous tartan cap.

a four-wheeled tartan shopper.

the financing proposals for the Scottish parliament amounted to a tartan tax.

It was at the brigantine that had left in the morning, and the tartan that had just set sail, that Edmond fixed his eyes.

Patterns with fruit motifs and gingham checks are popular designs for spring and summer, and the houndstooth pattern and tartan checks are often seen in fall and winter.

She wore a tartan scarf to keep warm in the cold weather.

The tartan pattern on the kilt is a traditional Scottish design.

He wrapped himself in a tartan blanket while watching TV.

The tartan fabric is commonly used for making kilts.

She bought a tartan skirt to wear to the holiday party.

The tartan plaid is a popular choice for winter fashion.

He likes to wear a tartan shirt with jeans.

The tartan design reminds me of my Scottish heritage.

She decorated her living room with tartan cushions.

The tartan tablecloth added a festive touch to the dining table.

Real-world Examples

Turns out my family - has their own tartan pattern.

Source: English little tyrant

Professor McGonagall was gone in a swish of tartan.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Professor McGonagall, in a tartan dressing gown and a hair net, had Malfoy by the ear.

Source: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

There are several bags with recognisable designs - one is tartan; another has the computer game Angry Birds on.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation June 2016

Professor McGonagall's tartan dressing gown rustled over the floor, and Harry and Luna jogged behind her under the Cloak.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

This one's filled with dirks and daggers, set against a nice Campbell tartan.

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

His eyes were popping, a tic was going in one of his pouchy cheeks, and the tartan scarf didn't help.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

They banned kilts, tartans, bagpipes, and even the local language.

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

Dad, I realized, was wearing the tartan slippers with the paint splodges.

Source: Me Before You

Finally, today, is a burgundy and blue tartan pattern flannel from Charles Tyrwhitt.

Source: Gentleman's Dressing Guide

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