armpit

noun/ˈɑrmˌpɪt/

Frequency rank: #12,994 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

the hollow area under the shoulder joint where the arm meets the body.

Illustration for the English word “armpit”

Example sentence

She applied deodorant to her armpit before heading out.

Synonyms & related words

  • underarm
  • axilla

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