cardigan

noun

car·​di·​gan ˈkär-di-gən How to pronounce cardigan (audio)
: 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 While this pair of wide-leg flowy pants may be more colorful than Johnson’s pair, their oversized silhouette would look just as good styled with a cardigan and Birkenstocks, similar to the actress’s outfit. Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024 Her outfit included a navy cashmere cardigan with utilitarian pocket details with matching louche trousers in the same butter-soft fabric. Alex Kessler, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2024 Costumes by Crystal McKenzie, Annie’s second act ensemble of a skirt, cardigan and ankle socks suggest a sock-hop couture from the character’s years past and signals her growing romantic attachment to Paul. Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2024 Style it under a cardigan, sweater vest, chore coat, or even on its own, but the options are truly endless. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024 Find it on Amazon Strut the Streets in This Adorable Knit Cardigan Embrace that pink and girly power in this amazing knit cardigan. Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2024 Whether it’s worn on its own with heels or layered with a cardigan and boots, the dress can dressed up or down with ease. Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2024 Tone it down with flared jeans and ankle boots, give it a daytime spin with a cardigan draped over, or go for the full formal look with a matching slip skirt and strappy heels. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024 Hailey wore a red mini skirt and matching cropped cardigan for the occasion, sharing a mirror selfie in her carousel of Instagram photos. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan †1868 English soldier

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cardigan was in 1856

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Cite this Entry

“Cardigan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardigan. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cardigan

noun
car·​di·​gan ˈkärd-i-gən How to pronounce cardigan (audio)
: a usually collarless sweater opening down the front

Geographical Definition

Cardigan

geographical name

Car·​di·​gan ˈkär-di-gən How to pronounce Cardigan (audio)
variants or Cardiganshire
former county of western Wales; capital Aberystwyth

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