cardigan

noun

car·​di·​gan ˈkär-di-gən 

: a usually collarless sweater or jacket that opens the full length of the center front

Examples of cardigan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jennifer Johnson's Advice for Office Attire: A nice dress: with a cardigan or blazer depending on formality. —David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025

His cardigan from that same Unplugged performance fetched $334,000, while a paper plate with a setlist written on it sold for $22,400. —Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025

Shorter cardigans demand high-waisted bottoms and often lack pockets, further limiting their functionality while traveling. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025

And once spring hits, swap your wool coat for a lightweight cardigan and complete the look with ballet flats or kitten heels. —Emily Weaver, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan †1868 English soldier

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

cardigan

noun

car·​di·​gan ˈkärd-i-gən 

: a usually collarless sweater opening down the front

Geographical Definition

Cardigan

geographical name

Car·​di·​gan ˈkär-di-gən 

variants or Cardiganshire

ˈkär-di-gən-ˌshir 

-shər

former county of western Wales; capital Aberystwyth