Definition

1. Noun:
   • A sleeve extending from shoulder to wrist: A garment covering for the arm that runs the full length of the arm, from the shoulder joint to the wrist.

Usage

• The term "long sleeve" is used to describe a type of sleeve or a garment featuring such sleeves. It is commonly used as a modifier before a noun (e.g., "long-sleeve shirt") or as part of a compound noun. It specifies the style of a garment's arm covering.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She prefers to wear a long sleeve in the winter for extra warmth.
  • This dress has a beautiful long sleeve made of lace.
  • He rolled up his long sleeve to wash his hands.

Advanced Usage

• "long-sleeved" (adjective): This is the more common adjectival form used to describe a garment.
  • She bought a long-sleeved blouse for the formal meeting.
• The phrase can be used in comparative contexts.
  • For this climate, a long sleeve is more practical than a short sleeve.

Variants and Related Words

• Long-sleeved (adj.): Having long sleeves. (e.g., a long-sleeved jersey).
• Sleeve (n.): The part of a garment that wholly or partly covers an arm.
• Full sleeve (n.): A synonym for a long sleeve.

Synonyms

• Full sleeve: A sleeve covering the entire arm.

Antonyms

• Short sleeve: A sleeve extending only to the upper arm.
• Sleeveless: Having no sleeves.

Related Phrases

• Long-sleeve shirt/T-shirt/etc.: A specific garment characterized by long sleeves.
  • He packed a long-sleeve shirt for the evening.

Noun

1. a sleeve extending from shoulder to wrist