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

The fabrics are also on point, with options like soft cashmere and cool European linen putting a luxe twist on warm-weather wardrobes. —Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026

The incredibly soft Ecovero fabric is made with a touch of cashmere to keep the materials soft against the skin while still holding its shape for multiple wears. —Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 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

The rooms Our one-bedroom suite was lined in Loro Piana cashmere wall coverings. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 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