armpit

noun

arm·​pit ˈärm-ˌpit How to pronounce armpit (audio)
1
: the hollow beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder
2
: the least desirable place : pit
77th Street Station … was the armpit of detective dutyJoseph Wambaugh

Examples of armpit in a Sentence

a city described as the armpit of America
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This type of dermatitis can also affect other areas of the body, such as the ears, eyebrows, center of the face, eyelids, upper chest, upper back, armpits, and groin area. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2025 Shannon got a movie out her portrayal of a Catholic schoolgirl who smelled her armpits. Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2025 Brooks responded by lunging at McMillan and grabbing his jersey near the armpits. Jason Quick, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 Olga was napping in a chair outside their room, her pink blouse faded to white but for the armpits. Daniel Mason, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for armpit

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of armpit was in the 14th century

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“Armpit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armpit. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

armpit

noun
arm·​pit ˈärm-ˌpit How to pronounce armpit (audio)
: the hollow beneath the spot where the arm and shoulder join

Medical Definition

armpit

noun
arm·​pit ˈärm-ˌpit How to pronounce armpit (audio)
: the hollow beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder : axilla

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