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

Fortunately, Quince dropped a storefront full of their cashmere selections with picks starting at $30. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025

The cotton-cashmere blend is lightweight and breathable but has just enough coziness to make a chilly flight feel less miserable. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025

While the original iteration was fashioned from recycled cashmere, Fiszel’s latest drop, the Varsity collection, is fashioned from cotton and packed with retro-sporty charm thanks to contrasting varsity stripes and throwback gum sole. —Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025

The cashmere cardigan In our book, a cashmere cardigan is always worth the investment. —Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025

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