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

My husband bought a form-fitting plaid blazer in blue cashmere off a mannequin for $2,500. —Eric Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025

Deciding to work entirely in cashmere for that collection was bold, but also precise. —Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025

Get a taste of it before the season arrives with a red cashmere sweater that rivals a Snapdragon’s brightness. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025

Born in 2016, the modern American luxury brand debuted with denim, leather and cashmere before expanding with handbags, footwear and accessories, while gaining a cult following along the way. —Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 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