cashmere

noun

cash·​mere ˈkazh-ˌmir  ˈkash- 

1

: fine wool from the undercoat of the cashmere goat

also : a yarn of this wool

2

: a soft twilled fabric made originally from cashmere

Examples of cashmere in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This top’s wider sleeves that hang towards the elbows and cashmere-cotton blend lend European style to the basic American tee. —Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026

The rooms Our one-bedroom suite was lined in Loro Piana cashmere wall coverings. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026

Peruse budget-friendly Mother’s Day gifts, like cushioned slippers, a cashmere-blend top, and leggings with pockets — or give your home a spring refresh with a new washable rug or cooling pillows. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026

Corduroy with an indigo look, fabrics made with recycled cotton and 10 percent pineapple fiber, recycled cotton and linen blends, lightweight fabrics made with hallow yarn and fabrics made with 3 percent cashmere were also part of Nishat’s collection. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Cashmere (Kashmir)

First Known Use

1684, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing cashmere

• cashmere goat

Kids Definition

cashmere

noun

cash·​mere ˈkazh-ˌmi(ə)r 

ˈkash-

1

: fine wool from the undercoat of cashmere goats

2

: a soft yarn or fabric once made from cashmere wool but now often from sheep's wool