cardigan
noun
car·di·gan
ˈkär-di-gən 
: a usually collarless sweater or jacket that opens the full length of the center front
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Cashmere Slim-Fit Cardigan Available in True Navy and black—and selling out fast in light ivory—this slim-fit cardigan is made from warm and fuzzy 100% cashmere.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Wear them with a soft sweater or cardigan for a cozy and casual look.
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Dokotoo Fair Isle Cardigan Sweater Ralph Lauren loves to embrace classic silhouettes and patterns, just like this fair isle cardigan sweater.
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Pair them with everyday looks like your favorite jeans and a cardigan, or wear them with your best travel outfits to stay comfortable with every step on your next trip.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Wear them with a soft sweater or cardigan for a cozy and casual look.
—Cheryl Wagemann, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Dokotoo Fair Isle Cardigan Sweater Ralph Lauren loves to embrace classic silhouettes and patterns, just like this fair isle cardigan sweater.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Pair them with everyday looks like your favorite jeans and a cardigan, or wear them with your best travel outfits to stay comfortable with every step on your next trip.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cardigan
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“Cardigan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardigan. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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cardigan
noun
car·di·gan
ˈkärd-i-gən
: a usually collarless sweater opening down the front
Geographical Definition
Cardigan
geographical name
Car·di·gan
ˈkär-di-gən
variants
or Cardiganshire
ˈkär-di-gən-ˌshir
-shər
former county of western Wales; capital Aberystwyth
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