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
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For the celebration, Lipa wore a sheer white dress with a mermaid skirt, cap sleeves and 3D flower accents.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The simple silhouette looks great with skirts, trousers, and jeans, and the cap sleeves add a fun flair.
—Jamie Fischer, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Its maxi length, shoulder-covering cap sleeves, and high-neck design work to block UV rays while breathable fabrics keep air circulating.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The simple silhouette looks great with skirts, trousers, and jeans, and the cap sleeves add a fun flair.
—Jamie Fischer, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Its maxi length, shoulder-covering cap sleeves, and high-neck design work to block UV rays while breathable fabrics keep air circulating.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for cap sleeve
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“Cap sleeve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cap%20sleeve. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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