cardigan
Cardigan (noun) means a knitted sweater that opens down the front and fastens with buttons or a zipper. Example: “She pulled on a cardigan as the evening turned cool.”
How to use cardigan
Learner’s notesWord forms
cardigans plural
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She pulled on a _____ as the evening turned cool.
Etymology
Named after James Brudenell, the 7th Earl of Cardigan, a British military commander of the 1800s.
Rhymes for cardigan
Frequently asked questions
What does “cardigan” mean?
The word “cardigan” means a knitted sweater that opens down the front and fastens with buttons or a zipper.
How do you pronounce “cardigan”?
“Cardigan” is pronounced KAH-dih-guhn (/ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ in IPA).
How do you use “cardigan” in a sentence?
Here is “cardigan” used in a sentence: “She pulled on a cardigan as the evening turned cool.”
What part of speech is “cardigan”?
“Cardigan” is a noun.
Where does the word “cardigan” come from?
The word “cardigan” dates back to around 1800. Named after James Brudenell, the 7th Earl of Cardigan, a British military commander of the 1800s.
Is “cardigan” a common word?
“Cardigan” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.