Synonyms for

Sleeves

Verb / sli:vz / Another word for sleeves — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The part of a garment that covers the arm from shoulder to wrist.

Synonyms & similar words

arm sleeve cuffs wraps gauntlets mitts handwear armlets wrappings coverings muffs gloves gauntlets bracers wristbands vambraces protectors guards shields defenders

Synonyms by register

Formal

sheaths casings covers protectors

Informal

arms limbs

Literary

vambraces armlets

Antonyms

bare uncovered exposed open naked unprotected

Common collocations

  • short sleeves
  • long sleeves
  • rolled-up sleeves
  • sleeves rolled up
  • sleeves up
  • sleeves down
  • pushed up sleeves

Word family

noun sleeve
verb sleeve

Usage note

While 'sleeves' most commonly refers to parts of clothing, it can also refer to protective coverings for other objects. Avoid using informal synonyms in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I bought a shirt with short sleeves for the summer.
  2. My sweater has long sleeves to keep me warm.
  3. I always wear a jacket with sleeves when it's cold outside.
  4. The dress was beautiful, but it had sleeves that were too tight.
  5. The jacket had detachable sleeves for warmer weather.

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  • "I'd like to see the government get out of war altogether and leave the whole field to private industry." - Joseph Heller
  • "The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it." - Oscar Wilde
  • "The best way to predict the future is to create it." - Abraham Lincoln

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