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

Mindy Kaling visited Good Morning America in head-to-toe burgundy, pairing a textured cardigan and silk mini skirt with burgundy tights and patent leather oxford pumps. —Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026

Prettygarden Oversized Lantern-Sleeve Cardigan This supremely fuzzy oversized cardigan features outfit-elevating lantern sleeves and cool-looking reverse seams that run along the shoulders and arms. —Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026

In her office, she was casually dressed in jeans and a black cardigan, with a small gold cross around her neck. —Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026

Residents are also often in need of slippers, non-slip socks, and cozier items, such as shawls and cardigans. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026

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