cardigan

noun

car·di·gan | \ˈkär-di-gən

Definition of cardigan

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

Cardigan

geographical name

Car·di·gan | \ˈkär-di-gən

variants: or Cardiganshire \ -ˌshir ,

-shər \

Definition of Cardigan (Entry 2 of 2)

former county of western Wales; capital Aberystwyth

Examples of cardigan in a Sentence

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At Totokaelo’s flagship store at 190 Bowery, shoppers will find some of the brand’s most sought-after items, including Comme des Garçons x Louis Vuitton handbags, women’s runway looks from the ’90s, and a rare men’s staff cardigan from 1989. — Emilia Petrarca, The Cut, "Rare Comme des Garçons Clothes Are on Sale Right Now," 11 July 2018 Markle has already proved herself to be a royal unlike any other, at least clothing-wise, with her decisions to sometimes eschew cardigans and wear a messy bun at her wedding. — refinery29.com, "Meghan Markle Is A Royal On Her Own Terms — & Her Latest Look Is Proof," 9 June 2018 Just throw it on (cardigan polos are fair game) and roll. — The Editors Of Gq Style, GQ, "Here‘s the Polo Shirt You Didn’t Know You Needed This Season," 1 May 2018 Prince George and Princess Charlotte Visit Royal Baby in the Hospital To ward off the afternoon chill, Charlotte added a favorite cotton cardigan from children’s wear label Amaia. — Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, "Every Perfect Detail About Princess Charlotte’s Adorable Hospital Look," 24 Apr. 2018 The moving film takes viewers beyond MIster Rogers' cardigans and the land of make-believe, and into the heart of a creative genius who inspired generations of children with compassion and limitless imagination. — David Caraccio, sacbee, "This trailer for Mister Rogers documentary tugs at heartstrings," 21 Mar. 2018 Take away those erudite writing-program authors in their tasteful cardigans. — Deirdre Donahue, USA TODAY, "Our review: Anthony Bourdain's 'Kitchen Confidential' captured restaurants' demented glory," 8 June 2018 Cut to the big night: Trading in my cardigan for a stunning canary-yellow Rosie Assoulin dress was a surreal experience. — Danai Gurira, Harper's BAZAAR, "Danai Gurira Opens Up About The Dress That Changed Her Life," 10 May 2018 Princess Charlotte borrowed older brother Prince George's cardigan for the occasion. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte's Clothes in New Pictures Are Very Significant," 7 May 2018

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