cashmere

noun

cash·​mere ˈkazh-ˌmir  ˈkash- 

1

: fine wool from the undercoat of the cashmere goat

also : a yarn of this wool

2

: a soft twilled fabric made originally from cashmere

Examples of cashmere in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Naadam tops a lot of lists for the best sustainably-minded cashmere brands. —Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025

Try them in a monochromatic moment with a gray cashmere sweater layered over a turtleneck for something sleek yet impactful. —Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025

Soft and gentle with the most subtle of sillages, the scents wrap around the skin like an invisible cashmere cocoon. —Jenny Berg, Allure, 8 Feb. 2025

Esmail also offered cashmere sweaters, T-shirts made from wool and a modern version of a suit created from Scabal cashmere. —Layla Ilchi, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Cashmere (Kashmir)

First Known Use

1684, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing cashmere

• cashmere goat

Kids Definition

cashmere

noun

cash·​mere ˈkazh-ˌmi(ə)r 

ˈkash-

1

: fine wool from the undercoat of cashmere goats

2

: a soft yarn or fabric once made from cashmere wool but now often from sheep's wool