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

Style it with essentially any top or shoes of your choosing, whether that means a buttoned cardigan with flats or a striped long-sleeve with Chelsea boots. —Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024

Narrowing down our picks was no easy feat, but our absolute favorites are this trendy cardigan woven from a silk-cotton blend and this short-sleeve cashmere sweater that’s perfect for all-season layering. —Maura Jenkins, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2024

Find it on Amazon This Open Cardigan Is an Elegant Layer This open cardigan is a great length that comes down to your knees. —Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024

Pair it with boots and a cropped blazer for holiday parties, or a cardigan and sneakers for more casual occasions. —Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 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