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Definition of cardigan

cardigan

/ˈkɑːr.dɪ.ɡən/
car · di · gan
Plural:cardigans
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cardigan Lexical Profile

cardigan Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A knitted sweater that fastens down the front, typically with buttons or a zipper.

Example

"She pulled a thick wool cardigan over her shoulders to ward off the evening chill."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, a British Army major general who popularized the style during the Crimean War.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cardigan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cardigan
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