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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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Pastel ginghams, muted plaids, and pinpoint florals are and will always be the domain of rural bed and breakfasts, heartland homesteads, and grandma's guest room. Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Nov. 2025 Patterned wallpaper borders, charming gingham prints, and gorgeous oak cabinetry are all making a modern comeback. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025 Add a pop of color with a red bow in tartan or gingham patterns to complete the look. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025 This gingham dress is very Batsheva on Goldie. Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 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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