Definition cardigan in British English

cardigan noun

[countable] noun

/ˈkɑː(r)dɪɡən/

Cardigans are usually thought of as an old-fashioned, rather boring piece of clothing, worn mainly by older people.

a jacket knitted from wool, that you fasten at the front with buttons or a zip

Synonyms and related words

Aran (jumper) cardie cardigan

Explore Thesaurus