cashmere

noun

cash·​mere ˈkazh-ˌmir  ˈkash- 

1

: fine wool from the undercoat of the cashmere goat

also : a yarn of this wool

2

: a soft twilled fabric made originally from cashmere

Examples of cashmere in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Taylor wore a purple cashmere dress and added a tweed and fur coat to stay warm. —Jessica Booth, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026

In the Madison Avenue boutique, for example, prices range from $295 for an Ultrafine cashmere sweater to $4,000 for a cashmere coat. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 May 2026

This lightweight cashmere cardigan from White & Warren is timeless and effortlessly chic. —Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026

Alongside its best-selling bedding and cozy cashmere loungewear, the direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand offers a lineup of stylish Italian leather bags that channel quiet luxury without the sticker shock. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Cashmere (Kashmir)

First Known Use

1684, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing cashmere

• cashmere goat

Kids Definition

cashmere

noun

cash·​mere ˈkazh-ˌmi(ə)r 

ˈkash-

1

: fine wool from the undercoat of cashmere goats

2

: a soft yarn or fabric once made from cashmere wool but now often from sheep's wool