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

Now’s also the time to stock up on fall capsule wardrobe essentials, including chunky cardigans and cozy loungewear. —Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025

Pair it with loose palazzo pants or shorts to ride out the rest of the hot season, then warm it up with cardigans and jeans once temperatures drop. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Taylor Swift is trading in her cardigan for sequins with the announcement of her 12th studio album. —Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025

The song now holds deeper meaning for her parents and little brother, Luca. Swifties around the world rallied to send Lily friendship bracelets — enough to fill seven pool noodles — along with cards, bedazzled mementos and soft cardigans. —Bryan West, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 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