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

These shorts from the brand Mother are made more visually interesting through their slight fraying, which can add a laidback vibe to an otherwise formal cardigan ensemble or become a continuation of the tassels on your cowboy boots. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 July 2025

Organize your day-to-day belongings and save precious minutes by hanging up your cardigan sweaters and storing your sandals and sneakers on this convenient coat rack that also doubles as a storage bench. —Michelle Lau, Southern Living, 9 July 2025

Bulky clothing is considered that be loose or does not conform to the traveler’s contour, including large sweaters, cardigans, ponchos and oversized pullover hoodies, per TSA. —Filip Timotija, The Hill, 8 July 2025

Best workwear attire: Abercrombie Sloane Tailored Wide-leg Pants, $90 Best cardigan: Anrabess Striped Cardigan, $30 (originally $41) Anti-theft bag: Amazon Essentials Crossbody Bag, $40 A linen dress Linen dresses are my ultimate travel lifesaver. —Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 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