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 cardigan features a slightly cropped cut that skims the waist, a crew neckline, tonal iridescent buttons, and a ribbed trim.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Some people reach for durable denim jackets on spring days, while others, like Witherspoon, opt for a cardigan.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Beyond receiving Gail’s grandmotherly guidance, Murstein is also privy to her closet, which contains classic, sophisticated pieces such as cashmere cardigans, silk scarves, and Birkin bags.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Bring along a lightweight cardigan for when the temperature drops in the evening.
—India Roby, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Some people reach for durable denim jackets on spring days, while others, like Witherspoon, opt for a cardigan.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Beyond receiving Gail’s grandmotherly guidance, Murstein is also privy to her closet, which contains classic, sophisticated pieces such as cashmere cardigans, silk scarves, and Birkin bags.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Bring along a lightweight cardigan for when the temperature drops in the evening.
—India Roby, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Cardigan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardigan. Accessed 2 May. 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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