cap sleeve

noun

: a very short sleeve (as on a dress) that hangs over the edge of the shoulder without extending along the underside of the arm

Examples of cap sleeve in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The top, on the other hand, adds fun flair to my suitcase with its knit texture and posh front pocket-cap sleeve duo. — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

The top features ruffled cap sleeves and a flowy silhouette that can be easily paired with shorts in the summer and jeans as the weather cools down. — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

This mock-neck blouse has so many stylish design details — from the pleated cap sleeves to the wraparound belt with a sculptural, gleaming buckle. — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

The cap sleeves instantly elevate the top, while the practical pockets on the not-too-long, not-too-short shorts offer hands-free storage. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cap sleeve

• achieve
• believe
• conceive
• deceive
• naive
• perceive
• receive
• relieve
• reprieve
• retrieve
• breve
• cleave