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

This white shirt features cap sleeves and ruched sides that give it a dressy vibe and flatter your curves. —Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025

The fit-and-flare silhouette, boat neckline, and cap sleeves give it a polished look, while the above-the-knee hem keeps things breezy. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 1 July 2025

Blooming Jelly Button-Down Cap Sleeve T-Shirt Pair your new shorts, skirts, and pants with this blouse, which is made of a soft, crepe-like fabric and has cap sleeves and a polished front placket. —Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 25 July 2025

The cap sleeves are office-appropriate and provide some coverage without trapping in heat — sweaty armpits, be gone! —Emily Weaver, People.com, 29 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cap sleeve

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• believe
• conceive
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• naive
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