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Definition of 'cardigan'

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cardigan

(kɑːʳdɪgən )
Word forms: plural cardigans
countable noun
A cardigan is a knitted woollen sweater that you can fasten at the front with buttons or a zip.
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cardigan in British

(ˈkɑːdɪɡən )
noun
a knitted jacket or sweater with buttons up the front
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Word origin of 'cardigan'
C19: named after the 7th Earl of Cardigan
Word Frequency

Cardigan in British 1

(ˈkɑːdɪɡən )
noun
the larger variety of corgi, having a long tail
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Cardigan in British 2

(ˈkɑːdɪɡən )
noun
7th Earl of, title of James Thomas Brudenell. 1797–1868, British cavalry officer. He led the charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava (1854) during the Crimean War
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Cardigan in American

(ˈkɑrdɪgən ; kärˈdigən)
noun
the Cardigan Welsh corgi
see also Welsh corgi
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cardigan in American

(ˈkɑrdɪgən ; kärˈdigən)
noun
a sweater or jacket, usually knitted, that opens down the front and is usually collarless and long-sleeved
: also cardigan sweater (or jacket)
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Word origin of 'cardigan'
after 7th Earl of Cardigan (1797-1868), Eng general

Example sentences containing 'cardigan'

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Then invest in a long cardigan and studded belt to layer up further and complete the look. Times, Sunday Times (2009)The princess is wearing a pale cardigan with matching tights and a floral dress with a white collar. Times, Sunday Times (2015)The young woman walking slowly up and down the street is casually dressed in dark jeans and a long grey cardigan. Times, Sunday Times (2010)It includes a chunky knitted cardigan. Times, Sunday Times (2014)And what about cardigans and jackets? Times, Sunday Times (2009) Wear with a cardigan for a casual yet ladylike look, or a blazer for something sharper. Times, Sunday Times (2010)We know she's still normal because she wears pink cardigans and listens to pop music. The Sun (2015)Or wear a longer cardigan, to make it look more like an outfit. Times, Sunday Times (2009)The pair make pretty tops to go with jeans, great cashmere cardigans and subtle but beautiful dresses. Times, Sunday Times (2007)I was wearing a woollen cardigan and she pulled it off. Times, Sunday Times (2007)A cashmere cardigan is always a sound investment. Times, Sunday Times (2008)This look tells you two things: that cardigans are no longer dowdy and that pinstripe pyjama pants are strong for another season. Times, Sunday Times (2015)A long cardigan over a flattering flared trouser will look casual, but with an air of respectability. The Sun (2008)Live your daily life in cashmere cardigans, and buy your party dresses from Topshop. Times, Sunday Times (2011)A First up, you could invest in a long cardigan. Times, Sunday Times (2010)Yet the woman who walked on stage wearing an enormous cardigan, clutching what looked like a tiny cup of tea, clearly had star quality. Times, Sunday Times (2012)I will take a V-neck cable knit cardigan along with me too, as there are sure to be some cold days! Times, Sunday Times (2007)A drunken woman rang 999 for an ambulance from outside a Manchester nightclub because she was only wearing a little cardigan and felt cold. Times, Sunday Times (2010)

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jacket, sweater

Trends of 'cardigan'

Used Occasionally. cardigan is one of the 30000 most commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Translations for 'cardigan'

British English: cardigan /ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ NOUN
A cardigan is a knitted woollen garment that fastens at the front.
  • American English: cardigan
  • Arabic: سُتْرَةٌ صُوفِيَّة
  • Brazilian Portuguese: cardigan
  • Chinese: 开襟衫
  • Croatian: vesta
  • Czech: svetr propínací
  • Danish: cardigan
  • Dutch: vest
  • European Spanish: chaqueta de punto
  • Finnish: villatakki
  • French: gilet cardigan
  • German: Strickjacke
  • Greek: ζακέτα κάρντιγκαν
  • Italian: cardigan
  • Japanese: カーディガン
  • Korean: 카디건
  • Norwegian: kardigan
  • Polish: sweter rozpinany
  • European Portuguese: casaco de malha
  • Romanian: cardigan
  • Russian: кардиган
  • Spanish: chaqueta
  • Swedish: kofta
  • Thai: เสื้อไหมพรมติดกระดุมหน้า
  • Turkish: hırka
  • Ukrainian: кардиган
  • Vietnamese: áo len

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Nearby words of 'cardigan'

  • cardie
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  • Cardiganshire
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Related Terms of 'cardigan'

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Definition of cardigan from the Collins English Dictionary

Verbal nouns

The verbal noun is the -ing form, i.e. the present participle of the verb, used as a noun. It can be used in all the places that a noun can be used, but still keeps some characteristics of the verb. ...
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