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

The clothing pieces feature colorful floral prints, blue and white gingham and more designs. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

Luckily, my search is over thanks to this Caracilia find, which has a breezy silhouette, is made in a breathable fabric, and comes in 13 gingham prints! — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Katy Perry sports a fun gingham look at the Isle of MTV music festival in Floriana, Malta, on July 22. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Chappell adds gingham and plaid to the list of popular patterns. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 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