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

Linen by day, a cashmere sweater over the shoulders by night. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Sluggy surfaces, inky indigo, green casts, wool and cashmere blends and flocked finishes put a denim spin on it. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026

Quince's cotton cashmere cardigan is ideal for chilly plane cabins and brisk evenings, and can easily be tied around your shoulders when the weather warms up. —Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026

At the far end of the mahogany and cashmere dressing hall, a corkscrew staircase leads to a fitness area and lounge. —Mark David, Robb Report, 1 June 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