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

Its lacy layers, flutter sleeves, and antique white color also lend it enough charisma to play the leading role in a fairy tale. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 July 2026

This Lulus dress looks almost identical to the style spotted on Middleton from the flutter sleeves to the statement-making white and red floral pattern. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

To complete your outfit, grab the matching top that’s similarly made from a lightweight, airy cotton fabric and features front buttons, a scoop neckline, flutter sleeves, and a self-tie closure. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Royal Ascot has officially named tomato red as its color of 2026 and this linen-blend dress with flutter sleeves is on trend. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flutter sleeve

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