sleeve

US /sliv/

UK /sli:v/

A2

noun

  • Part of a garment covering the arm
  • The part of a garment that covers the arm.
  • A tubular part fitted over another part.
  • A protective covering or tube.
  • The cardboard or paper covering for a vinyl record.

Examples

It was sunny, and everyone was in short sleeves.

She rolled up her sleeves and got down to work.