short sleeve

Thân thiện

A child wears a bright yellow short sleeve shirt on a sunny day.

Definition

Noun: A sleeve on a garment that covers the arm only from the shoulder to the elbow, leaving the forearm bare.

Usage

A "short sleeve" is a specific part of clothing design. It is used to describe the sleeve itself or, more commonly, to modify a type of garment (e.g., a short-sleeve shirt). The term indicates that the garment is intended for warmer weather or casual wear due to its reduced arm coverage.

Examples

• Noun (as a descriptor):
  • He prefers wearing a short sleeve shirt in the summer.
  • The uniform for the event is a polo shirt with a short sleeve.
• Noun (referring to the part):
  • The short sleeve on this T-shirt is a bit tight.
  • She rolled up her long sleeves, wishing she had worn something with a short sleeve instead.

Advanced Usage

• "Short-sleeved" (Adjective): This is the standard adjectival form used to describe a garment.
  • She bought a short-sleeved blouse for her trip.
  • Is the dress code short-sleeved or long-sleeved?

Variants and Related Words

• Short-sleeved (adj.): Having short sleeves. This is the most common related form.
• Sleeveless (adj.): Having no sleeves at all.
• Long sleeve (n.): A sleeve extending from the shoulder to the wrist.

Synonyms

• Elbow-length sleeve: A more descriptive synonym.
• Half sleeve: A common alternative term, especially in some fashion contexts.

Antonyms

• Long sleeve: A sleeve covering the entire arm.
• Three-quarter sleeve: A sleeve ending between the elbow and wrist.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a sleeve extending from the shoulder to the elbow