cap sleeve

noun

1. a short sleeve designed to cover the shoulder and the top of the arm, with little or no extension under the arm.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cap sleeve¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

“Dan could have easily put me in a gown that was a little more subdued; he stuck with the pattern but kept a nonthreatening silhouette. It’s a sweet cap sleeve,” Preston says.

From Los Angeles Times

The cap sleeve halter design features sexy cutouts in all the right places.

From Los Angeles Times

The cap sleeve halter design features sexy cutouts in all the right places.

From Los Angeles Times

On the black and white side of the equation, Khan went with a black beaded cap sleeve top with a black-and-white butterfly printed ball skirt.

From Washington Times

For example, a $59 wrap top with straps can either be tied at the front, tied over the shoulder to create a cap sleeve, tied in the back to look off-the-shoulder or even tucked in to transform into a tube top.

From Los Angeles Times