Sleeved

/sliːvd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To provide something with sleeves or to fit something with sleeves.

The tailor sleeved the jacket to give it a more modern fit.

adjective

Having sleeves, especially used to describe garments.

She wore a sleeved dress to the party, which kept her warm in the chilly evening air.

Referring to a design that includes sleeves, particularly in clothing.

The new collection features sleeved tops that are perfect for fall.

Typically used in a compound form to describe the type or style of sleeves.

He chose a pair of long-sleeved shirts for his trip to the mountains.

From the word 'sleeve', combined with the past participle suffix '-ed'.

long-sleeved

Having long sleeves that reach the wrist.

short-sleeved

Having sleeves that end above the elbow.

sleeved up

To prepare or adjust sleeve clothing.

sleeve

A part of a garment that covers the arm.

sleeveless

Having no sleeves.

To be sleeved up

He decided to get sleeved up with tattoos.

Sleeve it

Just sleeve it; let’s not worry about the details.