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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Their daughter Ellie went as Cindy Lou Who and wore a black-and-white gingham dress with a fuzzy red cape that featured a white fur trim. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025 Made up of concentric circles of cake in varying shades of blue and white, the final design yields a picture perfect gingham pattern worthy of Easter celebrations, a birthday party, or spring shower. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025 The Bonnie Flannelette sheets from Sheet Society take plaid in a lighter direction—one that is neither farmhouse, nor gingham, nor collegiate. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2025 The doll features the iconic gingham dress, stunning jewelry accessories, and even a makeover to look like leading lady Margot Robbie. Hildara Araya, Parents, 4 Dec. 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 23 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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