cap sleeve
noun
: a very short sleeve (as on a dress) that hangs over the edge of the shoulder without extending along the underside of the arm
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Kate Middleton also contributed to the polka-dot revival with a demure dress from Alessandra Rich featuring a midi skirt, balloon cap sleeves and a high neck, picking out the garment for the Thanksgiving Service commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day earlier in May.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
The satin finish dress featured a mock neckline with a small cutout and included cap sleeves.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
The hip length, cap sleeve, and delicate cut-outs set it apart from run-of-the-mill spring shirts.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025
The pullover style has a V-neck design, two side-seam pockets, cap sleeves, and silk-like fabric that looks elegant.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
The satin finish dress featured a mock neckline with a small cutout and included cap sleeves.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
The hip length, cap sleeve, and delicate cut-outs set it apart from run-of-the-mill spring shirts.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025
The pullover style has a V-neck design, two side-seam pockets, cap sleeves, and silk-like fabric that looks elegant.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cap sleeve
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“Cap sleeve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cap%20sleeve. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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