Shirtsleeve: meaning, definitions and examples

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shirtsleeve

 

[ ˈʃɜːrtsliːv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing part

A shirtsleeve is the part of a shirt that covers the arm. It can vary in length from short sleeves to long sleeves, and is typically attached to the bodice of the shirt. Shirtsleeves can be designed in various styles and materials.

Synonyms

sleeve.

Examples of usage

  • He rolled up his shirtsleeves to stay cool.
  • The fashion designer showcased shirtsleeves with unique patterns.
  • She selected a shirt with elegant, puffed shirtsleeves.

Translations

Translations of the word "shirtsleeve" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manga de camisa

🇮🇳 शर्ट की आस्तीन

🇩🇪 Hemdsärmel

🇮🇩 lengan kemeja

🇺🇦 рукав сорочки

🇵🇱 rękaw koszuli

🇯🇵 シャツの袖

🇫🇷 manche de chemise

🇪🇸 manga de camisa

🇹🇷 gömlek kolu

🇰🇷 셔츠 소매

🇸🇦 كم القميص

🇨🇿 rukáv košile

🇸🇰 rukáv košele

🇨🇳 衬衫袖子

🇸🇮 rokav srajce

🇮🇸 skaut erma

🇰🇿 көйлек жеңі

🇬🇪 კაბის მკლავი

🇦🇿 köynək qol

🇲🇽 manga de camisa

Etymology

The term 'shirtsleeve' dates back to the mid-19th century, combining 'shirt,' which comes from the Old English 'scyrte,' meaning a short garment, and 'sleeve,' derived from the Old English 'slēfa,' meaning a garment's arm covering. Historically, shirts were worn as undergarments, and their sleeves evolved in length and design parallel to changing fashion. By the late 1800s, shirtsleeves had become an essential feature of men's and women's shirts, adapting to styles ranging from tailored business look to casual wear. The concept also expanded into idiomatic expressions, such as 'shirtsleeve diplomacy,' reflecting a less formal approach to negotiation. Modern manufacturing allowed for innovation in fabric and design, leading to a wider variety of shirtsleeve styles available in the market today, from casual short sleeves to formal long sleeves.