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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Snippets of Dorothy in her shiny silver heels and blue gingham dress can be seen throughout the clip as Glind walks down the aisle in a long white wedding train approaching Prince Fiyero. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025 This style also comes in Oxford stripe and gingham patterns. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025 And then there's the red-and-white gingham skirt. Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025 Her outfit is a gingham top and skirt, platform shoes, and a cuff bracelet. Staff Author, Parents, 17 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 2 Oct. 2025.

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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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