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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This translates to the Gap cardigan sweater and the Levi’s shorts paired with the flats for a simple, slightly elevated look that feels comfortable. —
Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026 The soft, chiffon-style fabric is lightweight and breathable, and the short-sleeve design is easy to layer with a cardigan or denim jacket on cooler days. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 For a recent sighting in New York, the actress teamed a bold red cardigan and bright yellow graphic T-shirt together, grounded by straight-leg blue jeans and her trusted Adidas Tokyo sneakers. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026 Rainey and MacDowell matched tees and cardigans at a L'Oreal volunteer event in June 2009. —Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cardigan
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Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026 The soft, chiffon-style fabric is lightweight and breathable, and the short-sleeve design is easy to layer with a cardigan or denim jacket on cooler days. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 For a recent sighting in New York, the actress teamed a bold red cardigan and bright yellow graphic T-shirt together, grounded by straight-leg blue jeans and her trusted Adidas Tokyo sneakers. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026 Rainey and MacDowell matched tees and cardigans at a L'Oreal volunteer event in June 2009. —Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cardigan
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“Cardigan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/cardigan. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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