gingham

[US]/'gɪŋəm/
[UK]/'ɡɪŋəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a cotton fabric with a striped or checked pattern, commonly used for clothing.
Word Forms
Pluralginghams

Phrases & Collocations

gingham fabric

gingham pattern

blue gingham

gingham dress

gingham check

pink gingham

Example Sentences

Patterns with fruit motifs and gingham checks are popular designs for spring and summer, and the houndstooth pattern and tartan checks are often seen in fall and winter.

and some had linsey-woolsey frocks, some gingham ones, and a few of the young ones had on calico.

There was a large, low-ceiled room, with clacking, rattling machines at which men in white shirt sleeves and blue gingham aprons were working.

She wore a gingham dress to the picnic.

The gingham tablecloth added a touch of charm to the table setting.

He bought a gingham shirt for the summer.

The curtains were made of blue gingham fabric.

She sewed a gingham apron for her baking sessions.

The picnic blanket was a classic red gingham pattern.

Gingham is a popular choice for summer fashion.

The nursery was decorated with gingham accents.

She wrapped the gift in gingham wrapping paper.

The kitchen towels were made of soft gingham material.

Real-world Examples

Well, maybe you'd like it better if we covered it with a gingham throw.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 4

In return, people gave her nice gingham, girdle and glassware.

Source: Pan Pan

4th of July, that gingham halter With the knot at the bottom?

Source: Mad Men Season 1

She dropped the gingham apron in a circle at her feet, and stepped out of it.

Source: Medium-rare steak

Wash your face and comb your hair and put on your gingham. I'll fill a basket for you.

Source: Anne of Green Gables (Original Version)

It was gingham, with checks of white and blue; and although the blue was somewhat faded with many washings, it was still a pretty frock.

Source: The Wizard of Oz (Simplified Version)

They make an intriguing pair of rivals: he in a dark suit and porkpie hat, she in a gingham dress and matching hair bow.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Anne sat down on Marilla's gingham lap, took Marilla's lined face between her hands, and looked gravely and tenderly into Marilla's eyes.

Source: Anne of Green Gables (Original Version)

Like certain chintzes, calicoes, and ginghams, they show finely in their first newness, but cannot stand the sun and rain, and assume a very sober aspect after washing-day.

Source: Seven-angled Tower (Part 2)

She could endure the sight of her own child in aprons made of sacking and the girls in dingy old gingham, could bear it that Will worked harder than any field hand, but not Ashley.

Source: Gone with the Wind

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