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

My attention was caught by the 12-year-old Rag & Bone cashmere sweater my dad bought for me for Christmas at an outlet mall. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2026

To complement the hanging, Carson added a 19th-century Belgian trestle table from Meg Turner Gallery, antique chairs reupholstered in Loro Piana brushed cashmere, and a handwoven hemp and silk rug sourced from Mansour. — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026

This softer taker on the Kensington swaps out the traditional cotton gabardine for a luxurious and lightweight Italian-milled cashmere. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026

That’s thanks to its grade-A Mongolian cashmere material, which provides warmth without being too thick. — Natalie Labarbera, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 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