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

Made out of 100 percent Mongolian two-ply cashmere, this sweater is softer than your wildest dreams can imagine. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026

Plus, it’s made from a soft and toasty cashmere blend without a hefty price tag. —Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026

My mom also notes the importance of always properly cleaning your cashmere and other garments before putting them away for the season. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026

And wool-cashmere sweatshirts based on military pieces from the ‘30s and ‘40s are also in the collection. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 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