dolman sleeve

noun
dol·​man sleeve | \ ˈdōl-mən- How to pronounce dolman sleeve (audio) , ˈdȯl-, ˈdäl-\

Definition of dolman sleeve

: a sleeve very wide at the armhole and tight at the wrist often cut in one piece with the bodice

Examples of dolman sleeve in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There were two secret weapons up Melchiondo’s jam-band dolmen sleeves on Rock, Vol. A.d. Amorosi, Philly.com, "Dean Ween on his new solo album: I haven't felt this good since I was 18," 27 Mar. 2018 Jolie belted into a sweater coat with dolman sleeves. Maria Ward, Vogue, "Hot or Cold? Angelina Jolie Has the Perfect Layering Piece for Unpredictable Weather," 24 Oct. 2017

First Known Use of dolman sleeve

1934, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for dolman sleeve

French dolman coat with dolman sleeves, from German Dolman or Hungarian dolmány, from Turkish dolama, a Turkish robe

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