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

Amazon’s selection of cardigans includes a range of shapes and silhouettes, like open-front and maxi-length layers, and our top picks are all under $35. —Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025

Think of the aprons on The Bear, the cardigans on Abbott Elementary, or the scrubs on The Pitt. —Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025

According to the company website, the starting price for both men's and women's cardigans and sweaters is around $440, with many pieces retailing well above that threshold. —Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025

DeBose stepped out in a white button-down top, black trousers and a long, brown cardigan. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025

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