cardigan
noun
car·di·gan
ˈkär-di-gən 
: a usually collarless sweater or jacket that opens the full length of the center front
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
The T-shirt-plus-cardigan combo solves all of that.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Like a simple cardigan paired with furry pumps, for example, or a classic miniskirt with super-tall, super-slouchy boots.
—Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2025
Pair your favorite pair of Amazon pants with this cold-weather friendly cardigan, or this one that’s available in plus sizes.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cardigan
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“Cardigan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardigan. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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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
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