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

Her suggestive, nothing-underneath cardigan has similarly become a throwback staple, popularized by brands like Reformation who advertise them styled with satin skirts. —Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 13 May 2025

The luxe-looking find is ideal for all occasions: Pair it with a casual sweater or graphic tee for daytime, or style it with a strappy camisole, cropped cardigan, and pair of wedges in the evening. —Jennifer Chan, People.com, 9 May 2025

The style is quite versatile; half-tuck a top into it, pull on a cropped tank and cardigan, and finish the look with loafers, kitten heels, or fisherman sandals. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 May 2025

The temperature has already reached 86 degrees in Atlanta, and my wardrobe full of cardigans and jeans needed to move to the back of my closet. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 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