cashmere

noun

cash·​mere ˈkazh-ˌmir How to pronounce cashmere (audio) ˈkash- How to pronounce cashmere (audio)
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

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Its mixed bristles have cashmere branch tips and pinecones scattered throughout the branches for a live tree look without the effort. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 July 2025 The Italian cashmere brand has curated La Réserve’s beach club on Pamplemone Beach in St. Tropez for the third consecutive summer. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 July 2025 An Italian court has placed the renowned luxury cashmere brand Loro Piana under judicial administration for a year after an investigation uncovered worker abuse and exploitation in its supply chain. Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 Piana became the fifth high-end brand in Italy to be investigated for concerns over labor law Loro Piana, a luxury brand known for its high-end cashmere pieces, is under fire after allegations of labor exploitation in the workplace caused local authorities to step in. Angel Saunders, People.com, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cashmere

Word History

Etymology

Cashmere (Kashmir)

First Known Use

1684, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cashmere was in 1684

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“Cashmere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cashmere. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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cashmere

noun
cash·​mere ˈkazh-ˌmi(ə)r How to pronounce cashmere (audio)
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

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