Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

polysleeve

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: polysleeve
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A clear plastic sleeve, usually closed on two or three sides, often used to contain CDs, trading cards, first day covers and other collectables.

Example Sentences

"It takes two $1.00 CDs and about 30-45 minutes for me to burn a couple of discs in the background while I am doing other things. Postage for 2 CDs in a .15 cent polysleeve is not even a dollar."

Etymology

From poly- + sleeve (“protective jacket or case”).

Inflected Forms

polysleeves (plural)

Questions

What does polysleeve mean?: A clear plastic sleeve, usually closed on two or three sides, often used to contain CDs, trading cards, first day covers and other collectables.
Where does polysleeve come from?: From poly- + sleeve (“protective jacket or case”).

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