polysleeve

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

polysleeve (plural polysleeves)

  1. A clear plastic sleeve, usually closed on two or three sides, often used to contain CDs, trading cards, first day covers and other collectables.
    • 2001 May 17, Michael Sheehan, “Re: U2 BOOTLEGS! LOTS OF ELEVATION SHOWS!!”, in alt.music.u2[1] (Usenet):
      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.