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

If these aren’t your speed there are also tote bags, striped pieces such as a sweater and eloquent skirt, a cashmere sweater, and there are even suiting separates in lush black satin material. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Oct. 2024

For ultimate luxury and convenience, look for hats and scarves made of fabrics like merino wool and cashmere. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024

This smells like: The tail-end of a picnic on the cliffs, when the sun starts to set, cooling breezes waft by, and the cashmere sweaters come out. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024

Style them with a cashmere sweater and relaxed trousers for a head-to-toe chic ensemble. —Jen Cason, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024

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