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 artist and producer also wore the house’s Stevie Pant with a charcoal cotton cashmere flannel Abbe shirt. —Essence, 24 Feb. 2025

Mongolian Cashmere Full-Zip Hoodie Quince’s cashmere line isn’t limited to its crewneck sweater. —Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2025

The boutique also carried its own range of cashmere knitwear and shoes — the remnants of which are largely scattered across the wardrobes of extended family. —Leah Dolan, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025

Loro Piana’s collection drew inspiration from Sergio and Pier Luigi Loro Piana, comprising a selection of pure linen fabrics or blended with cashmere, silk, wool, and cotton. —Andrea Onate, WWD, 10 Feb. 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