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

Palms, ocean waves and hibiscus flowers were also recurrent motifs popping on cashmere and wool styles — ranging from a coat to a crewneck knit — as well on a lighter wool and silk shirt and pants. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 July 2025

Pozniak does not recommend drying synthetic garments or protein fibers like wool, cashmere, or silk in the dryer, because the dryer can damage these delicate fabrics. —Lauryn Higgins, Time, 1 July 2025

Everything in this hotel has meaning: The material in the colorful carpets comes from a local studio that upcycles wool, silk and cashmere. —Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

Harry and Meghan kept Archie cozy in the cashmere baby hat from the same knitwear maker that was part of a set that included mittens. —Janine Henni, People.com, 4 June 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