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

Free Assembly Welt Pocket Cardigan Sweater This cardigan has range — it can be worn casually with jeans for nights out, dressed up with slacks for the office, or worn as an extra layer while running errands or lounging around at home. —Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025

Cecile Richards strides into the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, student union in a hot-pink dress and a black cardigan. —Jonathan Van Meter, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025

From cardigan sweater sets to sleeveless knit ensembles, these throw-on-and-go outfits are top-rated by travelers — with prices starting at just $26. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2025

While her parents searched for housing, Mila filled two Ikea bags with socks, hair ties and a Brandy Melville cardigan. —Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 16 Jan. 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