gingham

noun

ging·​ham ˈgiŋ-əm How to pronounce gingham (audio)
: a clothing fabric usually of yarn-dyed cotton in plain weave

Examples of gingham in a Sentence

a gingham tablecloth
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Keep it simple for a Saturday weekend farmers’ market run with a gingham dress by Dôen. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026 Mix it up with stripes, gingham patterns, and even a mini flag design. Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 1 July 2026 These sweet gingham napkins from Tory Burch are $50 off right now. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026 Projected on several screens was a picture of Kohen in gingham overalls, standing next to Bluey. Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gingham

Word History

Etymology

modification of Malay genggang striped cloth

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gingham was in 1615

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“Gingham.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gingham. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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gingham

noun
ging·​ham ˈgiŋ-əm How to pronounce gingham (audio)
: a cotton cloth that is often marked with a pattern of colored squares

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