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

She’ll be carried away by this luxe and crazy-soft wool cardigan. —Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024

Bright, poppy accessories like yellow pumps, a cherry red cardigan, and a purple Jodie bag add even more interest to the look. —Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024

The Basket-weave stitches on the yoke and corduroy elbow patches elevate this heavyweight wool-blend cardigan. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 Sep. 2024

House of Aama’s capsule offers preppy staples with a twist, like asymmetrical cardigans and pinstripe-meets-pleated midi skirts. —Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2024

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