short sleeve
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.
Noun
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a sleeve extending from the shoulder to the elbow
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