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

The slouchy cardigan has a V-neckline, contrast ribbing along the cuffs and hemline, and buttons down the front that can be worn open or closed. —Emily Weaver, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024

Wearing a brown knit cardigan, Beetlejuice takes on the guise of a couples therapist. —Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024

The vibrant red cardigan is fastened with a stylish five-button closure, combining charm and elegance in one piece. —Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024

Over a white cropped crewneck tee, Stewart wore an open gray cashmere cardigan from Magda Butrym. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Dec. 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