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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Her outfit is a gingham top and skirt, platform shoes, and a cuff bracelet. Staff Author, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025 Choose from gingham, tartan, and buffalo check, or a mix of plaids to play with scale. Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025 The flouncy shirt will look great with anything from a loose-fitting pair of barrel jeans to your favorite pair of trousers, and the gingham pattern is an easy way to nail one of this year’s biggest trends. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025 Apple sported a red gingham bikini, her long blonde hair slicked back after a dip in the water — and the resemblance to her mom is uncanny. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025 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 20 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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