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

The simple style requires no skill to tie it seamlessly around your neck and makes everything from a simple cashmere sweater to an A-line linen dress look chic. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026

This dolman-sleeve pick is made with a blend of organic cotton and cashmere for an extra-luxe touch. —Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026

Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026

Everything from Quince’s Mongolian cashmere to washable silk and European linen bedding is marked down on March 25. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Mar. 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