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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Polka dots, retro gingham, animal prints, and eyelet details are all gaining steam on their own—and applying them to capris only elevates both the silhouette and the pattern. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025 Its light blue gingham plaid is made of cotton fabric, and the stocking is adorned with a mint green bow for a contrasted look. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025 Astylish Ruffled Gingham Button-Down Shirt Ruffled trim gives this gingham button-down shirt a dressy touch. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025 For a less literal take on gingham, consider the Joon Loloi Ailsa pillow that’s a very contemporary twist on the beloved plaid print. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 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 17 Oct. 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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