cardigan

noun

car·​di·​gan ˈkär-di-gən 

: a usually collarless sweater or jacket that opens the full length of the center front

Examples of cardigan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After developing a handful of blankets, Studenberg expanded into elevated garments, starting with the refined cashmere and silk boucle Caviar and Haze cardigans with resin buttons currently available for purchase on Studenberg’s e-commerce site. —Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 June 2026

Add slides and a cropped cardigan for a light layer once the sun goes down. —Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026

Track shorts with a relaxed fit feel especially fitting for the occasion, particularly when paired with a summer-weight cardigan and trendy loafers. —Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 June 2026

PrettyGarden Chunky Knit Cardigan Consider this chunky cardigan another travel essential. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan †1868 English soldier

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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