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Meaning of "puff sleeves" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PUFF SLEEVES

puff sleeves  [pʌf sliːvz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PUFF SLEEVES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Puff sleeves is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PUFF SLEEVES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of puff sleeves in the English dictionary

The definition of puff sleeves in the dictionary is the sleeves of a women's garment that are gathered at the shoulders and caught in at the cuff to create an inflated, puffy effect.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PUFF SLEEVES


beeves
biːvz
eaves
iːvz
greaves
ɡriːvz
Hargreaves
ˈhɑːɡriːvz
heaves
hiːvz
interleaves
ˈɪntəˌliːvz
kerchieves
ˈkɜːtʒiːvz
leaves
liːvz
longleaves
ˈlɒŋliːvz
Maldives
ˈmɔːlˈdiːvz
parkleaves
ˈpɑːkˌliːvz
sheaves
ʃiːvz
thickleaves
ˈθɪkˌliːvz
thieves
θiːvz
underleaves
ˌʌndərˈliːvz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PUFF SLEEVES

puff
puff adder
puff paste
puff pastry
puff piece
puff-puff
puffa jacket
puffball
puffbird
puffed
puffed rice
puffed sleeves
puffed up
puffer
pufferies
puffery
puffier
puffiest
puffily
puffin

WORDS THAT END LIKE PUFF SLEEVES

Anne of Cleves
archives
Aves
derivatives
fives
Graves
House of Representatives
housewives
in one´s shirtsleeves
knives
lives
Member of the House of Representatives
ourselves
puffed sleeves
roll up one´s sleeves
scarves
shelves
themselves
wives
wolves

Synonyms and antonyms of puff sleeves in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «puff sleeves» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PUFF SLEEVES

Find out the translation of puff sleeves to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of puff sleeves from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «puff sleeves» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

泡泡袖
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mangas abullonadas
570 millions of speakers

English

puff sleeves
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कश आस्तीन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأكمام نفخة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

слоеные рукава
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mangas balão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পীচ ভেতরে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

manches bouffantes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lengan baju lengan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Puffärmel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

パフ袖
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

퍼프 소매
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Puff sleeves
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tay áo phồng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பஃப் சட்டை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

श्वासाने घेतल्या गेलेल्या औषधाच्या आवरण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Puf kollu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

maniche a sbuffo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

puff rękawy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

листкові рукава
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

furtune puff
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

puff μανίκια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pofmouwtjes
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

puffärm
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

puffermer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of puff sleeves

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PUFF SLEEVES»

The term «puff sleeves» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.142 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PUFF SLEEVES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about puff sleeves

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QUOTES WITH «PUFF SLEEVES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word puff sleeves.
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Busy Philipps
I love little Peter Pan collars and little puff sleeves.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PUFF SLEEVES»

Discover the use of puff sleeves in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to puff sleeves and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Fashion Pattern Cutting: Line, Shape and Volume
... 103–4 plaited puff, 84–89 triangle, 36–41 S shirts and blouses accordion- pleated sleeves, 109 circle detail, 67 plaited puff sleeves, 89 pleated sleeves, 53 side pleats, 128, 129 triangle sleeves, 41 triangle-drape, 73 shorts, accordion- pleat, ...
Zarida Zaman, 2014
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Learning & Living in the 21st Century Iv for H.s.' 2007 Ed.
D. Steps in Drafting Short Puff Sleeves at the Bottom: 1. Trace the basic sleeves on another pattern paper. Divide into three parts and cut the arm girth towards the armhole. 2. Let the arm girth open by 1.5 cm. each and transfer to another ...
Dela Cruz,et Al
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Learning & Living in the 21st Century Iv Tm for H.s.' 2007 Ed.
... which are made separately before attaching to the garment and the non-set-in sleeves which are continuously seam at the shoulder. Tailored short and long sleeves puff sleeves, butterfly and sleeves for coat are examples of set-in sleeves .
Basbas, Et Al
4
Computer-Aided Pattern Design and Product Development
Puff sleeves are created when fullness is added then gathered so that the sleeve puffs out away from the arm. The amount of fullness depends on the thickness and weight of the fabric. The ratios of the gathers are the same as those suggested ...
Alison Beazley, Terry Bond, 2009
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Chambers Universal Learners' Dictionary
2 (esp attnb or in cmpds) any of various kinds of soft, round, light or hollow objects: Shepowdered her nose with a powder puff; jam puffs (= cakes made with puff pastry); puff sleeves (= sleeves shaped like soft balls); \ puff-ball is a poisonous ...
6
Fashion Technology Hand Book
Halter neck tops; outsized shoulder pads; shoulder details like epaulettes; puff sleeves. Use :– Raglan, Batwing or Kimono sleeves. Halter neck tops; narrow deep. NARROW OR SLOPING SHOULDERS Avoid :– Raglan, batwing or Kimono ...
Meenakshi Narang, 2003
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Learning & Living in the 21st Century Iii for H.s.' 2007 Ed.
In making puff sleeve, get your basic pattern for the sleeve and design slashes for fullness. The set-in puff sleeves are of three types: a) the gathers are both at the top and 'ower; b) gathers at the lower end; and c) gathers are at the top arm.
Dela Cruz,et Al
8
80 Godey's Full-Color Fashion Plates: 1838-1880
Low, square-pointed corsage, with illusion laid in plaits over the neck; the dress edged with flowers; puff sleeves. Plate 56. May 1875. Fig. a. Dress of light ecru batiste; the skirt formed of lengthwise puffs smaller in the back than the front.
JoAnne Olian, 2012
9
Children's Fashions 1900-1950 As Pictured in Sears Catalogs
Puff sleeves, fancy turnovercuffs. Facing Of same mate- rial. Color, blue. Forother coior see next description. Always give age of child when ordering. Price... 81. 48 No. 17E7380 Same style as No. 17E7379. Color, brown. State ige of child :uid ...
JoAnne Olian, 2013
10
Fashion and Age: Dress, the Body and Later Life
Olive particularly abhorred puff sleeves: Little puff sleeves! And they're quite pretty, the tops are quite pretty but they have these silly little sleeves that stick up. Well, I couldn't wear anything like that, you know, your skin, crinkly skin. You can't .
Julia Twigg, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PUFF SLEEVES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term puff sleeves is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Hailey Baldwin, Bella Hadid & Cody Simpson Model In Ralph …
Hailey was pictured in a red floral maxis dress with puff sleeves, a deep-v neckline, and a super sexy thigh-high slit. Her accessories are what made this outfit ... «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»
2
Queen's pretty in pink as Camilla's blushes are spared at Princess …
Made from exquisitely ornate Honiton lace and tulle, it featured waterfall ruffles, tiered skirt and puff sleeves, all delicately embroidered and finished with intricate ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
3
Jane Austen fans flock to Pride and Prejudice Ball at Chatsworth …
Guests turned out in stunning regency attire including full length gowns with classic square necklines and short puff sleeves, made from soft muslin fabric. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
Karlie Kloss Wears Flats At CFDA Fashion Awards, And They Are …
On the sleeves and back, the chiffon adds a little sass to the otherwise cutesy dress, which has a low scoop neck and puff sleeves. Although Kloss could've ... «Bustle, Jun 15»
5
Why We Loved Gilbert Blythe
... a gorgeous agrarian world allowing for both puff sleeves and female ambition. She told me about Gilbert Blythe in great detail. When we were able to watch, ... «The New Yorker, Apr 15»
6
1930s' Blouse
With an opening at the side and a teardrop detail on the sleeve, this might be ... into a peplum and set-in puff sleeves with side teardrop detail and fastening. «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»
7
tUnE-yArDs interview: 'Most rock shows are pretty boring'
... Texas: keyboards are festooned with glitter, backing singers jiggle and Garbus – in turquoise dress and gold-lamé puff sleeves, her forehead striped with neon ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Feb 15»
8
Back To Nature
The couture catwalks were all about going back to nature: wild blooms unfolding beneath wheatsheaf brims at Viktor & Rolf; floral-smothered puff sleeves and ... «Vogue.com, Jan 15»
9
Vintage and antique clothes are boxes of history
One of the highlights is a 19th century cream Empire line embroidered tulle dress, with short puff sleeves and a neckline decorated with satin piping, so typical of ... «Blackmore Vale Magazine, Oct 14»
10
Kolor's Cult Hybrid Fashions Go Graphic for Spring
Here, that became a prim silhouette of softly rounded shapes, from a gathered neckline to puff sleeves, and mid-length skirts worn over shorts and cuffed ... «Vogue.com, Sep 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Puff sleeves [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/puff-sleeves>. May 2024 ».
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