gingham

noun

ging·​ham ˈgiŋ-əm 

: a clothing fabric usually of yarn-dyed cotton in plain weave

Examples of gingham in a Sentence

a gingham tablecloth

Recent Examples on the Web

Kate Middleton went for classic black-and-white gingham in a summery dress by Temperley London for The Royal Charity Polo Cup 2026 Guards Polo Club event on Friday in Egham, England. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

At Prince William’s polo match, Kate wore a black and white gingham dress by Temperley London, Ralph Lauren sunglasses, and Camilla Elphick slingbacks. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 10 July 2026

And so, without hesitation, Guthrie opted for a new look during the commercial break, donning a vibrant yellow gingham dress and surprising viewers when the episode returned. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 7 July 2026

But Guthrie wasn’t kidding, slipping into a yellow gingham dress before joining her co-hosts on the Today Show Plaza to greet visitors. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

modification of Malay genggang striped cloth

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

gingham

noun

ging·​ham ˈgiŋ-əm 

: a cotton cloth that is often marked with a pattern of colored squares