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

Snag lightweight cardigans and pullover sweatshirts for layering, along with versatile Mary Jane flats that make the ideal transitional fall shoe. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025

Or the two-tone cardigans in looks 6 and 10, split down the side—a nod to prep’s heritage that turned the quotidian into the unpredictable. —Minty Mellon, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025

The cuffed pants and the knee-length cardigan offer enough coverage to stay cozy against a cool breeze. —Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025

Kaling wore a mohair cardigan over a silk skirt or dress, semi-sheer tights, and platform lace-up oxfords, all in shades of deep red that hew closer to purple than brick. —Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025

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