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

The best-selling cardigan is made with soft, 100 percent Mongolian cashmere. —Ali Faccenda, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025

Plus, the Select team spoke to experts about how to take care of more than 23 fabric types, including cashmere, denim, fleece, leather and more. —Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2025

His expertise in cashmere has transformed the perceptions and possibilities of the industry, while his approach to ethical business building has set a blueprint for the fashion industry. —Felicity Carter, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

The partnership with Todd Snyder and the NHL builds on a similar series of products launched with the designer and the NFL that debuted in December and include $1,500 cashmere varsity jackets. —Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 26 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