flutter sleeve

noun

: a loose-fitting tapered sleeve falling in folds over the upper arm

Examples of flutter sleeve in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Made of polyester and elastane, the maxi features feminine details like a swiss dot pattern, a tiered ruffled skirt, and flutter sleeves. Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024 Puffed flutter sleeves, a flattering elastic waist, and a hem complete with ruffles? Anna Vognsen, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024 Don’t worry, though: Classics like floral prints, slip dresses, and flutter sleeves are still very much in the mix. Jake Smith, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2024 The v-neck and flutter sleeves are elegant and timeless, and this dress pairs perfectly with sparkly statement earrings. Elle Murphy, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023 The flutter sleeve top has a breezy feel, and comes in three colors and one striped option. Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 7 Sep. 2023 The set includes a flutter sleeve crop top with a ruffled hem and billowy drawstring pants with full-length slits on the sides. Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 29 July 2023 This fully lined midi wrap with flutter sleeves will flatter your every movement. Jill Schildhouse, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023 Made from recycled fabrics, the swimsuit has fun flutter sleeves and features the same Little Mermaid pattern as the short john pajama shorts. Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 5 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flutter sleeve was in 1973

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“Flutter sleeve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flutter%20sleeve. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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