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

Machado, fifty-eight, wore a red cashmere sweater and black pants; her brown hair hung to her shoulders. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Made from a cotton-cashmere blend, this top is even more breathable than the original, and costs less. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Loosely Wrapped Over a Pair of Fluid Trousers Pleated pants, a striped button-up shirt, and summer-ready accessories elevate to a whole new level with Chan Luu’s cashmere and silk scarf threaded through the belt loops. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Crafted from cotton and cashmere, the cardigan is soft, breathable, and cozy without being overly warm. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 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