noun

cashmere

KASH-meer

Cashmere (noun) means soft, fine wool combed from the undercoat of the cashmere goat, or fabric woven from it. Example: “She wrapped herself in a cashmere scarf against the cold.”

noun

Soft, fine wool combed from the undercoat of the cashmere goat, or fabric woven from it.

"She wrapped herself in a cashmere scarf against the cold."

"The sweater was pure cashmere and impossibly soft."

How to Use Cashmere

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA luxuriously soft wool from a special breed of goat, prized for scarves and sweaters.

Common pairings

cashmere sweater pure cashmere cashmere goat

Word Forms

cashmeres plural, Cashmeres plural

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Etymology

Named after Kashmir, the region historically famous for this wool.

Rhymes for cashmere

ere here were mere Pere dere Vere Gere there where Frere Shere

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “cashmere” mean?

The word “cashmere” means soft, fine wool combed from the undercoat of the cashmere goat, or fabric woven from it. In plain terms, a luxuriously soft wool from a special breed of goat, prized for scarves and sweaters.

How do you pronounce “cashmere”?

“Cashmere” is pronounced KASH-meer (/kæʒˈmiɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “cashmere” in a sentence?

Here is “cashmere” used in a sentence: “She wrapped herself in a cashmere scarf against the cold.”

What part of speech is “cashmere”?

“Cashmere” is a noun.