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

Because cashmere isn’t an entry-level material like cotton, shopping for a cashmere sweater can be intimidating. —Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025

In a nutshell, this Mango crossbody is trendy without being loud: a balance that will serve you well, especially when paired with a maxi skirt, white sneakers, and a transitional-weather cashmere sweater almost as soft as the item itself. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025

The heart of the eau de parfum melds white and black teas for a sweet and earthy vibe, and the base is like a scented cashmere blanket, comprising warm and powdery notes of blonde woods. —Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025

By The Fireplace’s chestnut and clove notes complement the birch and incense in Vanilla Smoke, while the combined vanilla accords create a rich warmth that feels like being wrapped in a cashmere blanket next to a dying fire. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Mar. 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