cardigan
noun
car·di·gan
ˈkär-di-gən 
: a usually collarless sweater or jacket that opens the full length of the center front
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The cardigan adds a stylish layer that makes the whole set feel thoughtful and fashion-forward, while still being comfortable enough for all-day exploring.
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India Roby, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2026
The sale included 130 jackets, dresses and coats; 80 pieces of costume jewelry, and 70 cardigans, sweaters and cashmere coats.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
Shop similar black cardigans from $20, below.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
The cardigan adds a stylish layer that makes the whole set feel thoughtful and fashion-forward, while still being comfortable enough for all-day exploring.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cardigan
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“Cardigan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardigan. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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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
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