Gingham: meaning, definitions and examples
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gingham
[ หษกษชล.ษกษm ]
type of fabric
Gingham is a lightweight, checked cotton fabric often used in clothing and tablecloths. It is characterized by its simple checkered pattern, which typically consists of contrasting colors. This fabric is popular for summer wear and casual apparel.
Synonyms
checked cotton, checkerboard fabric, plaid fabric
Examples of usage
- She wore a blue and white gingham dress to the picnic.
- The table was set with a red gingham tablecloth.
- He bought a gingham shirt for his summer wardrobe.
Translations
Translations of the word "gingham" in other languages:
๐ต๐น xadrez
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคเคเคนเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Karo
๐ฎ๐ฉ kotak-kotak
๐บ๐ฆ ะณััััะฐ ะปะฐะฟะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ krata
๐ฏ๐ต ใฎใณใฌใ
๐ซ๐ท vichy
๐ช๐ธ vichy
๐น๐ท karolu kumaล
๐ฐ๐ท ๊น ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุงุด ู ุฑุจุนุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ kostiฤkovanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ kockovanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆนๆ ผๅธ
๐ธ๐ฎ kariran
๐ฎ๐ธ gott
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะปะตัะบะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแฃแแแฃแแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลahmat
๐ฒ๐ฝ vichy
Etymology
The word 'gingham' is believed to have originated from the Malay word 'genggam', which means 'to grasp' or 'to hold'. The fabric was first brought to Europe in the 17th century and was used in various textiles. Initially, gingham was made from silk and used in high-quality garments. However, by the 19th century, it became more commonly associated with cotton, which made it more accessible to the general public. The distinctive checked pattern of gingham became popular in the United States in the late 19th century, particularly in rural areas. Gingham has been a staple in fashion, particularly for children's clothing, and has also become a symbol of classic Americana.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,668 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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