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

Per her styling playbook, start with &Daughter’s chunky V-neck sweater layered over a grey knit midi skirt and finished with a fringed cashmere scarf. —Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026

This will put it on par with the best natural fibers like silk and cashmere, and below most exotic skins. —Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026

When To Take Clothes To The Dry Cleaner Take delicate fabrics like silk, wool, and cashmere to the dry cleaner for stain removal. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026

Not only is it made with 100 percent Grade-A Mongolian cashmere, but the boxy silhouette and chunky details gives it a designer feel. —Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 26 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