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Definition of gingham

gingham

/ˈɡɪŋ.əm/
ging · ham
Plural:ginghams
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Adjective:gingham
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• adjective

1

Made of gingham fabric or featuring its characteristic two-toned, checkered pattern.

Example

"The rustic kitchen table was covered with a classic red gingham tablecloth."

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• noun

1

A lightweight, plain-woven cotton fabric, typically featuring a checkered or plaid pattern in white and a bold color.

Example

"She wore a cheerful dress made of blue and white gingham to the summer picnic."

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• Nearby Words

ginger
ginger lily
gingerbread
gingham
ginkgo
ginseng
giraffe

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch 'gingang', which in turn comes from the Malay word 'genggang' meaning 'ajar' or 'separate', originally referring to a striped cloth before becoming associated with the familiar checkered pattern in Western textiles.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gingham. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gingham
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