Word
cardigan
Phoneticscardi·gan
US/ˈkɑɹdɪɡən/
UK/kˈɑːdɪɡən/
Definition
n. a knitted sweater that opens at the front like a jacket. You usually close it with buttons or a zipper.
n. a knitted garment for the upper body that opens at the front. Typically fastened with buttons or a zip; often contrasted with a pullover or sweater that must be pulled over the head.
Examples
“She wore a warm cardigan over her dress.”
“The office was quite chilly, so he kept a wool cardigan on the back of his chair just in case.”
“While heavy coats are necessary for the winter commute, a lightweight cardigan provides the perfect middle ground for fluctuating temperatures in a modern climate-controlled workspace.”
Examples
simple
“She wore a warm cardigan over her dress.”
contextual
“The office was quite chilly, so he kept a wool cardigan on the back of his chair just in case.”
complex
“While heavy coats are necessary for the winter commute, a lightweight cardigan provides the perfect middle ground for fluctuating temperatures in a modern climate-controlled workspace.”
Usage
Often used with the verb 'to wear' or 'to button up'.
Etymology
Anglicized from Welsh Ceredigion (“Ceredig's land”)
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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