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

Since its founding in 2015, Lisa Says Gah has become known for its bowtie-pasta cardigans, checkerboard coats, and swans. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026

Mona dresses like a schoolgirl, with skirts, blouses, cardigan sweaters. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 9 Nov. 2026

The Intimissimi Long-sleeve Boatneck is thin enough to wear under a blazer or an open cardigan to bring the pop of color to any outfit. — Valeriya Chupinina, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2026

Wear it under a denim jacket or cozy cardigan when temperatures drop, or style it on its own with your favorite jeans. — Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 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