adj

raglan

Raglan (adj) means describing a sleeve that runs in one piece up to the collar, with no shoulder seam. Example: “The sweater has a comfortable raglan sleeve.”

adj

Describing a sleeve that runs in one piece up to the collar, with no shoulder seam.

"The sweater has a comfortable raglan sleeve."

noun

A coat or garment cut with this kind of sleeve.

"He wore an old wool raglan against the rain."

How to use raglan

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA style of sleeve (or coat) that slants from the collar to the underarm, with no seam at the shoulder.

Common pairings

raglan sleeve raglan sweater

Word forms

raglans plural

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Etymology

Named after Lord Raglan, a British army commander in the Crimean War, who reportedly wore a coat cut this way after losing an arm.

Frequently asked questions

What does “raglan” mean?

The word “raglan” means describing a sleeve that runs in one piece up to the collar, with no shoulder seam. In plain terms, a style of sleeve (or coat) that slants from the collar to the underarm, with no seam at the shoulder.

How do you use “raglan” in a sentence?

Here is “raglan” used in a sentence: “The sweater has a comfortable raglan sleeve.”

What part of speech is “raglan”?

Depending on how it is used, “raglan” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “raglan” have?

“Raglan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: describing a sleeve that runs in one piece up to the collar, with no shoulder seam.