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

Tiger wore a navy cashmere sweater from Sun Day Red with the Monterey stripe polo shirt and the navy endless joggers. —Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024

The rounded hem and relaxed point collar give it a more structured feel than a simple fleece shirt, so it can be worn over both a crisp white button-down or crewneck cashmere sweater. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024

This includes the likes of Gucci’s $440 pet leash, Louis Vuitton’s $360 card holder, and Burberry’s $450 cashmere scarves. —Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024

There’s nothing quite like the soft, luxurious feel of cashmere against your skin. —Andrea Bossi, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024

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