Cardigan: meaning, definitions and examples

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cardigan

 

[ หˆkษ‘หrdษชษกษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fashion

A cardigan is a type of knitted garment with an open front that can be fastened with buttons or a zipper. It is usually worn as a layering piece over other clothing.

Synonyms

jumper, knitwear, sweater

Examples of usage

  • He wore a cozy cardigan over his T-shirt.
  • She bought a new cardigan to wear to work.
  • The cardigan kept her warm on chilly evenings.
Context #2 | Noun

card games

In card games, a cardigan is a type of card holder used to keep a player's hand of cards hidden from other players.

Synonyms

card case, card holder

Examples of usage

  • He placed his cards in the cardigan to keep them hidden.
  • The cardigan helped her organize her hand during the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "cardigan" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cardigรฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเฅเคกเคฟเค—เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cardigan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kardigan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั€ะดะธะณะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kardigan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒผใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚ฌใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cardigan

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรกrdigan

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hฤฑrka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด๋””๊ฑด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุชุฑุฉ ุตูˆููŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kardigan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kardigan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ€่ฅŸ็พŠๆฏ›่กซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jopica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karlmannsjakki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั€ะดะธะณะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kardiqan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรกrdigan

Etymology

The term 'cardigan' originated from the 7th Earl of Cardigan, James Brudenell, who was a British military commander known for leading the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. It is said that he popularized the style of the knitted garment that now bears his name. The cardigan has since become a staple in fashion, known for its versatility and comfort.

See also: card, cardinal, carding, cards, cardsharp, postcard.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,542, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.