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

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

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