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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Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2024
In the immediate aftermath, Bree limits herself to inoffensive black dresses, jumpers and cardigans, before the muted colors of grief eventually give way — over several episodes — to a new vibrant wardrobe signaling an unveiling of sorts.
—Jemal Polson, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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—Nicol Natale, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Keep up with Barbara Palvin’s timeless style, starting with this cardigan sweater that looks identical to the one she was photographed in a few weeks ago.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2024
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Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2024
In the immediate aftermath, Bree limits herself to inoffensive black dresses, jumpers and cardigans, before the muted colors of grief eventually give way — over several episodes — to a new vibrant wardrobe signaling an unveiling of sorts.
—Jemal Polson, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Get in on the trend with this cardigan sweater that has double discounts at Amazon.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Cardigan Sweater for a Sweet Twist
Keep up with Barbara Palvin’s timeless style, starting with this cardigan sweater that looks identical to the one she was photographed in a few weeks ago.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2024
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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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