dolman sleeve

noun

dol·​man sleeve ˈdōl-mən- How to pronounce dolman sleeve (audio)
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

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of dolman sleeve was in 1934

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Cite this Entry

“Dolman sleeve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dolman%20sleeve. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

dolman sleeve

noun
dol·​man sleeve ˌdōl-mən- How to pronounce dolman sleeve (audio)
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)"

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