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
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Just an Hermès sandal, and perhaps a cashmere cape.
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Picture the cozy embrace of cashmere blankets mingling with the earthy essence of teakwood.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
Highlights of the Duchovny edit include a double-breasted mohair suit ($2,745), calf leather derby shoes ($640), a linen bomber jacket ($2,995), suede sneakers ($495), a couple of pairs of pleated wool trousers ($745), a cashmere silk t-shirt ($560), and an unstructured cashmere blazer.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
Further proceeds — including, unusually, money from the direct sale of a $,7500 limited-edition cashmere blanket through Sotheby’s — will support the catalog, educational resources and public programming like a scholarly convening in October.
—Jillian Steinhauer, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
And when a real estate agent who is showing a house insists to Mr. David and Mr. Lewis that his sweater is 100 percent cashmere, Mr. David squinches up his features in disbelief.
—Ruth La Ferla, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
And yet it’s also still offered with all of the 7 Series’ luxury trappings, from BMW Individual paint colors and cashmere massaging seats to Level 2 driver-assist features.
—Daniel Golson / Jalopnik, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Then, on chillier spring days, wrap up in Guest in Residence’s cozy cashmere crewneck.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
The doctor has nice posture and a gray cashmere dress with detailing on the shoulder.
—Sierra Greer, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024
Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Picture the cozy embrace of cashmere blankets mingling with the earthy essence of teakwood.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
Highlights of the Duchovny edit include a double-breasted mohair suit ($2,745), calf leather derby shoes ($640), a linen bomber jacket ($2,995), suede sneakers ($495), a couple of pairs of pleated wool trousers ($745), a cashmere silk t-shirt ($560), and an unstructured cashmere blazer.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
Further proceeds — including, unusually, money from the direct sale of a $,7500 limited-edition cashmere blanket through Sotheby’s — will support the catalog, educational resources and public programming like a scholarly convening in October.
—Jillian Steinhauer, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
And when a real estate agent who is showing a house insists to Mr. David and Mr. Lewis that his sweater is 100 percent cashmere, Mr. David squinches up his features in disbelief.
—Ruth La Ferla, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
And yet it’s also still offered with all of the 7 Series’ luxury trappings, from BMW Individual paint colors and cashmere massaging seats to Level 2 driver-assist features.
—Daniel Golson / Jalopnik, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Then, on chillier spring days, wrap up in Guest in Residence’s cozy cashmere crewneck.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
The doctor has nice posture and a gray cashmere dress with detailing on the shoulder.
—Sierra Greer, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024
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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
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