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

Pair this fit-and-flare pick with a cream cardigan and kitten heels for a sleek office-friendly look. —Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

From T-shirts and cardigans to tank tops and jean jackets, the wide-leg silhouette makes styling outfits a breeze. —Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

Stay cozy during the chillier days of spring with a light, soft cardigan. —Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 20 June 2026

Stars such as Vittoria Ceretti, Suki Waterhouse, and Katie Holmes have embraced the sensual slip in cream or white—while Jennifer Lopez recently donned a silky skirt with a thin, barely-there knit cardigan. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 June 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