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 Genesis Concept also showed attention to creature comforts such as glass roof panels, cashmere upholstery and lounge-like seating. —Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025

Beneath the blazer, Kate continued her olive color motif with a cashmere sweater by Johnstons of Elgin. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025

At the base, notes of spicy vanilla add an irresistible, silky warmth—think cashmere dipped in spices. —Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025

It It’s made from high-quality cashmere and has a detachable hoodie that turns it into a dressy sweater. —Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 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