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
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And when a real estate agent who is showing a house insists to Mr. David and Mr. Lewis that his sweater is 100 percent cashmere, Mr. David squinches up his features in disbelief.
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Ruth La Ferla, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
And yet it’s also still offered with all of the 7 Series’ luxury trappings, from BMW Individual paint colors and cashmere massaging seats to Level 2 driver-assist features.
—Daniel Golson / Jalopnik, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Then, on chillier spring days, wrap up in Guest in Residence’s cozy cashmere crewneck.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
The doctor has nice posture and a gray cashmere dress with detailing on the shoulder.
—Sierra Greer, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024
Jennifer Lawrence, who is a walking advert for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s rarefied wrong shoes, capacious totes, and swaddling cashmere (perfect for hiding from the paps in).
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
This vanilla scent is the equivalent to the perfect cashmere sweater in your wardrobe; adding warmth to your body.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
And while Quince has become known for their high-quality, 100 percent Grade-A Mongolian cashmere, there’s an entire home section that deserves some attention, too.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024
Loro Piana baby cashmere cardigan, $4,750, sweater, $3,150, and wool, linen, and cashmere pants, $1,400; Giorgio Armani belt, $425.
—Alex Badia, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2024
Ruth La Ferla, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
And yet it’s also still offered with all of the 7 Series’ luxury trappings, from BMW Individual paint colors and cashmere massaging seats to Level 2 driver-assist features.
—Daniel Golson / Jalopnik, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Then, on chillier spring days, wrap up in Guest in Residence’s cozy cashmere crewneck.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
The doctor has nice posture and a gray cashmere dress with detailing on the shoulder.
—Sierra Greer, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024
Jennifer Lawrence, who is a walking advert for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s rarefied wrong shoes, capacious totes, and swaddling cashmere (perfect for hiding from the paps in).
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
This vanilla scent is the equivalent to the perfect cashmere sweater in your wardrobe; adding warmth to your body.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
And while Quince has become known for their high-quality, 100 percent Grade-A Mongolian cashmere, there’s an entire home section that deserves some attention, too.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024
Loro Piana baby cashmere cardigan, $4,750, sweater, $3,150, and wool, linen, and cashmere pants, $1,400; Giorgio Armani belt, $425.
—Alex Badia, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2024
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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
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