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

Made from the same ultra-soft 100 percent Mongolian cashmere as Quince’s other favorites, this wrap is a true multitasker. —Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026

Below, browse through flattering wide-leg jeans, expensive-looking ballet flats, and delicious cashmere tops, just to name a few gems. —Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026

The Japanese retailer known for its cashmere, wool and cotton LifeWear basics, as well as its long-term relationships with designers and brands such as Clare Waight Keller and JW Anderson, has a long list of store openings set for 2026. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026

Try a T-shirt, straight-leg jeans, and a trench—or go with a cashmere cardigan and a slip dress. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026

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