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

Just an Hermès sandal, and perhaps a cashmere cape. —Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024

Picture the cozy embrace of cashmere blankets mingling with the earthy essence of teakwood. —Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024

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