Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shirtsleeve
Noun
/ˈʃɜːrtˌsliːv/
Definition
The part of a shirt that covers the arm.
Examples
- He rolled up his shirtsleeves to get to work.
- The shirtsleeves were too long and needed to be altered.
- She was dressed casually with her shirtsleeves unbuttoned.
Meaning
Shirtsleeves refer to the sleeves of a shirt, usually hanging down from the shoulder and encasing the arm.
Synonyms
- sleeve
- arm covering
