The meaning of SLEEVE is a part of a garment covering an arm. How to use sleeve in a sentence.

Definition of sleeve noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

SLEEVE definition: the part of a garment that covers the arm, varying in form and length but commonly tubular. See examples of sleeve used in a sentence.

SLEEVE definition: 1. the part of a piece of clothing that covers some or all of the arm: 2. a cover to protect…. Learn more.

Dec 20, 2025 · sleeve (plural sleeves) The part of a garment that covers the arm. [from 10th c.]

[mainly British] There are to be no pictures of him on the sleeve of the new record. [+ of]

laugh inwardly: to laugh up one's sleeve at someone's affectations. have something up one's sleeve, to have a secret plan, scheme, opinion, or the like: I could tell by her sly look that she had something up …