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

The animation on the facade of Bergdorf Goodman’s women’s store is effectively a visual journey, beginning with a Mongolian landscape where Loro Piana sources its cashmere, and transitioning to a field of thistle flowers. —David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025

To get the look, style your favorite pair with wide-leg trousers and a cashmere sweater for work, or with track pants and a funnel-neck jacket for the weekend. —Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2025

Paper opens with clove and Atlas cedar for spicy warmth, deepens into leather and soft cashmere, and finishes with a whisper of bourbon vanilla and parchment. —Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025

It’s made from a premium blend of viscose, polyester, and polyamide that feels as soft and cuddly as expensive cashmere—but without the high price tag. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025

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