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cardigan

car·di·gan
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kahr-di-guh n]
    • /ˈkɑr dɪ gən/
    • /ˈkɑː.dɪ.ɡən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kahr-di-guh n]
    • /ˈkɑr dɪ gən/

Definitions of cardigan word

  • countable noun cardigan A cardigan is a knitted woollen sweater that you can fasten at the front with buttons or a zip. 3
  • noun cardigan a knitted jacket or sweater with buttons up the front 3
  • noun cardigan the larger variety of corgi, having a long tail 3
  • noun cardigan 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 3
  • noun cardigan the Cardigan Welsh corgi 3
  • noun cardigan a sweater or jacket, usually knitted, that opens down the front and is usually collarless and long-sleeved 3

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Origin of cardigan

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; named after J. T. Brudnell, 7th Earl of Cardigan (1797-1868), British cavalryman of Crimean War fame

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Parts of speech for Cardigan

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cardigan popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for cardigan

noun cardigan

  • sweater — a knitted jacket or jersey, in pullover or cardigan style, with or without sleeves.

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