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

On the marketplace, searches for cashmere rose 140 percent, while searches for silk doubled. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Who doesn’t like receiving a cozy cashmere sweater during the holidays? — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026

During Paris Fashion Week, one chic showgoer proved the point, keeping things traditional with a khaki trench coat, simple black pencil skirt, and gray cashmere tee. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Burberry subsequently began using the check more visibly on such products as umbrellas, cashmere scarves, and other accessories and clothing. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 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