cardigan
noun
Examples of cardigan in a Sentence
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 Apr. 2024
Its post included a picture of a bespectacled Mr. Xu in the courtroom wearing an oversized beige cardigan surrounded by three police officers.
—David Pierson, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Best Amazon Fashion Deals Get your wardrobe spring-ready with deals on breezy maxi dresses, lightweight cardigans, and pretty tops.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
In fact, the tank is great for layering under a cardigan or jean jacket (and makes a stylish workout top), and the pants also make great beach pants.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
The spring clothing drop is no different, and so many versatile pieces, such as dresses, blouses, and cardigans, are currently on sale for up to 69 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
The curved, wide-leg silhouette lends an editorial edge to any outfit, making even the simplest pieces in your collection—button-downs, bomber jackets, light cardigans—pop.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2024
Pair the dresses with a cardigan or denim jacket and strappy sandals, and you two are set for any photo op!
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2024
Summers on the cape, plaid school uniforms, cashmere cardigans, and monograms on everything— all these images evoke that classic aesthetic of East Coast prep.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024
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Word History
James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan †1868 English soldier
1856, in the meaning defined above
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“Cardigan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardigan. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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cardigan
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Cardigan
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