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 cashmere feels a bit too sweaty, Intimissimi also makes the style in cotton, as well as tank and short-sleeve versions. —Iman Balagam, InStyle, 16 June 2026

Elle Macpherson pretty much lives in cashmere, and is quite particular about the colors, fit, details and quality. —Miles Socha, Footwear News, 13 June 2026

There will never be a world in which a cashmere T-shirt doesn’t earn an immediate place in my closet. —Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

Silk pieces come in relaxed, slinky silhouettes such as slip dresses and matching sets, cashmere silk helps sweaters and knits feel lightweight, cotton cashmere is for all the sporty-chic styles, and stretch linen adds an airy feel. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026

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