cardigan
(kɑːʳdɪgən )
Word forms: cardigans
countable noun B2
A cardigan is a knitted woollen sweater that you can fasten at the front with buttons or a zip.
Layer with a cardigan for extra warmth.
Image of cardigan
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Collocations:
cashmere cardigan long cardigan
It has a frilled neckline and cap sleeves (so you'll need a shrug, cashmere cardigan or jacket).
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The kind teacher was wrapping up this evil-tempered and ungrateful mog in a cashmere cardigan when he bit her.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
A cashmere cardigan is always a sound investment.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
A long cardigan over a flattering flared trouser will look casual, but with an air of respectability.
The Sun (2008)
Then invest in a long cardigan and studded belt to layer up further and complete the look.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Alicia looked fresh and edible in a long cardigan coat of seafoam green mohair that turned her pale eyes a matching color.
DOWNTOWN (2002)
Translations:
Chinese: 开襟衫
Japanese: カーディガン
- deaden the pain
- dead from the neck up
- dead giveaway
- dead grass
- dead hand
- dead-head
- deadhead
- deadhead
- dead-head
- dead heat
- dead in the water
- dead letter
- deadline
- deadline approaches
- deadline date
- deadline day
- deadline extension
- deadline looms
- deadline passes
- deadline pressure
- deadlock
- deadlocked
- deadlocked jury
- deadly
- deadly accuracy