cardigan

noun

car·​di·​gan ˈkär-di-gən 

: 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

Once the weather gets colder, just layer a cardigan or boxy blazer on top—same cool-girl vibes, just a little warmer. — Erin Parker, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2026

Lawrence paired hers with a cardigan, jeans and Adidas sneakers, while Carpenter dressed it up with a white fur coat. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Green still worried she wouldn't be considered for jobs and wore a loose tank top and a cardigan to conceal her condition. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

These classic-looking flats would look so good with some barrel-leg pants and a cardigan, or consider styling these mesh flats with jeans and a matching sweatshirt for a more casual look. — Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

cardigan

noun

car·​di·​gan ˈkärd-i-gən 

: a usually collarless sweater opening down the front

Geographical Definition

Cardigan

geographical name

Car·​di·​gan ˈkär-di-gən 

variants or Cardiganshire

ˈkär-di-gən-ˌshir 

-shər

former county of western Wales; capital Aberystwyth