Gingham: meaning, definitions and examples

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gingham

 

[ หˆษกษชล‹.ษกษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น xadrez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเค‚เค—เคนเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Karo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kotak-kotak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒััั‡ะฐ ะปะฐะฟะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krata

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฎใƒณใ‚ฌใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vichy

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vichy

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karolu kumaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊น…์—„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู…ุงุด ู…ุฑุจุนุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kostiฤkovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kockovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–นๆ ผๅธƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kariran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gott

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะปะตั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ—แƒ™แƒฃแƒ—แƒฎแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸahmat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.