cardigan

noun

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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 \ ˈkär-di-gən-ˌshir

, -shər \

Definition of Cardigan (Entry 2 of 2)

former county of western Wales; capital Aberystwyth

Examples of cardigan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The Amazon best-seller is beloved by over 1,500 shoppers who have given the cardigan a perfect five-star rating. — Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com, 26 Sep. 2021 According to Vepsäläinen, the cardigan reached astronomic success because anyone who learns how to make its basic stitches can recreate it at home. — Frances Solá-santiago, refinery29.com, 22 Sep. 2021 Megan Fox's latest street style look further affirms the midriff-baring cardigan as one of summer's hottest staples. — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Aug. 2021 Daley showed off the cardigan in a video posted to social media. — Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2021 There are even stylish options for your littles, including mini Nap Dresses in three colorways and tiny versions of the statement collar cardigan. — Betsy Cribb, Southern Living, 15 June 2021 Vogue stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson dressed Bieber in a black cardigan secured only by a tiny gold button and a large gold paper clip at the breastbone for a recent beach fashion shoot in the magazine. — Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 9 July 2021 Kim Kardashian just stepped out this week in a single-button cardigan while vacationing in Italy (see the photo here). — Hanna Flanagan, PEOPLE.com, 1 July 2021 Remember when Katie Holmes stepped out in that Khaite cardigan and matching bralette? — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 19 May 2021

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