cashmere

noun

cash·​mere ˈkazh-ˌmir How to pronounce cashmere (audio) ˈkash- How to pronounce cashmere (audio)
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

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Think of it as the shampoo equivalent of a cashmere sweater: soft, protective, and kind to sensitive types. Neha Tandon, Glamour, 19 May 2025 The pattern is embroidered in cashmere and silk with sparkling sequins that add a unique texture to the red carpet look. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 May 2025 High-end fabrics such as wool, cashmere and silk have lower tariff rates than the cotton, polyester and nylon used to manufacture inexpensive clothing and sneakers. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025 The Genesis Concept also showed attention to creature comforts such as glass roof panels, cashmere upholstery and lounge-like seating. Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cashmere

Word History

Etymology

Cashmere (Kashmir)

First Known Use

1684, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cashmere was in 1684

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“Cashmere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cashmere. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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cashmere

noun
cash·​mere ˈkazh-ˌmi(ə)r How to pronounce cashmere (audio)
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

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