sleeve

[sliːv]

sleeve Definition

• 1. the part of a garment that covers the arm
• 2. a protective or decorative covering for an object
• 3. a paper or cardboard container that covers and protects a record or CD

Using sleeve: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sleeve" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She rolled up her sleeves and got to work.

• Example

  The album comes in a cardboard sleeve.

• Example

  The coffee cup has a sleeve to keep your hands from getting burned.

• Example

  The dress has long sleeves.

sleeve Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sleeve

• covering
• case
• wrapper
• envelope

Phrases with sleeve

• wear one's heart on one's sleeve

  to show one's emotions openly

  Example

  He always wears his heart on his sleeve, so you always know how he feels.

• have something up one's sleeve

  to have a secret plan or idea

  Example

  I think she has something up her sleeve for the surprise party.

• laugh up one's sleeve

  to secretly find something amusing or funny

  Example

  He was laughing up his sleeve at the silly joke.

Origins of sleeve

from Old English 'sliefe'

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Summary: sleeve in Brief

A 'sleeve' [sliːv] is a part of a garment that covers the arm, or a protective or decorative covering for an object. It can also refer to a paper or cardboard container that covers and protects a record or CD. Phrases like 'wear one's heart on one's sleeve' and 'have something up one's sleeve' use the term metaphorically.