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 is designed with horizontal pleated detailing and cap sleeves, while the bottoms offer a simple, wide-leg silhouette with side pockets and a drawstring to adjust the fit to your liking. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026

Meanwhile, the top has a boxier silhouette, scoop neckline, and cap sleeves, giving it a slightly dressier look than a typical pajama top and adding to the versatility. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026

The mock neck, cap sleeves, and gold hardware cinching the waist give it a polished, elevated look that could easily pass for something much pricier. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026

Roberts sported a white T-shirt with cap sleeves, black leggings and a blue baseball cap along with a pair of black sunglasses. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cap sleeve

• achieve
• believe
• conceive
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• naive
• perceive
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• retrieve
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