dolman sleeve

noun

dol·​man sleeve ˈdōl-mən- 

ˈdȯl-,

ˈdäl-

: a sleeve very wide at the armhole and tight at the wrist often cut in one piece with the bodice

Examples of dolman sleeve in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It’s finished with a crew neckline and three-quarter-length dolman sleeves. —Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025

Of course, Lopez recently embraced the dolman sleeve in its most dramatic, drapey form back in December while promoting her film Unstoppable. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025

It’s finished with short dolman sleeves and a longer silhouette that hits right at the thighs on most people. —Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 25 July 2025

Like classic blazer silhouettes, this has a notched lapel, dolman sleeves, patch pockets, and a double-button closure. —Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2025

Available in over 30 colors, the set has a flattering dolman sleeve top and a drawstring waistband on the pants. —Laura Lu, Parents, 23 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French dolman coat with dolman sleeves, from German Dolman or Hungarian dolmány, from Turkish dolama, a Turkish robe

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dolman sleeve

• disbelieve
• interweave
• undeceive
• achieve
• believe
• conceive
• deceive
• naive
• perceive
• receive
• relieve
• reprieve

Kids Definition

dolman sleeve

noun

dol·​man sleeve ˌdōl-mən- 

ˌdȯl-,

ˌdäl-

: a sleeve that is very wide at the armhole and tight at the wrist

Etymology

from French dolman "a woman's coat with dolman sleeves," derived from Turkish dolama "a robe (in the Turkish style)"