B1nounfashion
US/sliːv/
UK/sliːv/
the part of a shirt, jacket or dress that covers your arm
In context
The sleeve of this jacket is too long, so I need to shorten it.
He rolled up his sleeves and started cleaning the kitchen.
The store sells shirts in short sleeve and long sleeve styles.
Words that go with sleeve
adjective + noun
- long sleeveThis long sleeve shirt is perfect for fall.
- short sleeveShort sleeve shirts are on sale this week.
- three-quarter sleeveA three-quarter sleeve works well in spring.
verb + noun
- roll up your sleevesRoll up your sleeves, because we must finish the report today.
noun + noun
- sleeve lengthCheck the sleeve length before you buy the jacket.
noun + preposition
- a stain on the sleeveThere is a small stain on the sleeve.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a long hand shirtCorrect: a long-sleeved shirt