1. a woolen cloth woven in a pattern of colored stripes crossing at right angles, especially associated with Scottish clans
2. the pattern itself of colored stripes crossing at right angles

1. made of or having a tartan pattern

Examples

• He wore a kilt made of his family’s traditional tartan.
• The Scottish Highland Games featured dancers in colorful tartan skirts.
• Each clan has its own distinctive tartan pattern.
• She bought a tartan scarf as a souvenir from Scotland.
• The tartan blanket had red and green stripes.
• His tartan tie matched his Scottish heritage.
• The store sold various tartans representing different clans.