cardigan
noun
car·di·gan
ˈkär-di-gən 
: a usually collarless sweater or jacket that opens the full length of the center front
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The one-shoulder silhouette gives it a cocktail dress feel that’s ideal for weddings, but a simple blazer or cardigan can transform it into a work-appropriate option.
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Shalwah Evans, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
This darling cardigan can be worn on its own or paired over a sleeveless or short-sleeve blouse for a layered look.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
By day, layer it with a lightweight cardigan or keep it simple with bare shoulders, and finish the look with ballet flats or kitten heels.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
Throw a colorful cardigan over your shoulders (like the Gap Factory Pale Banana Crewneck Cardigan), opt for baby pink linen pants, or find another way to add a pop of color to your seasonal wardrobe.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
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Shalwah Evans, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
This darling cardigan can be worn on its own or paired over a sleeveless or short-sleeve blouse for a layered look.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
By day, layer it with a lightweight cardigan or keep it simple with bare shoulders, and finish the look with ballet flats or kitten heels.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
Throw a colorful cardigan over your shoulders (like the Gap Factory Pale Banana Crewneck Cardigan), opt for baby pink linen pants, or find another way to add a pop of color to your seasonal wardrobe.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Cardigan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardigan. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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cardigan
noun
car·di·gan
ˈkärd-i-gən
: a usually collarless sweater opening down the front
Geographical Definition
Cardigan
geographical name
Car·di·gan
ˈkär-di-gən
variants
or Cardiganshire
ˈkär-di-gən-ˌshir
-shər
former county of western Wales; capital Aberystwyth
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