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armpits

  • plural
    of armpit.
    armpit
    noun
    the hollow under the arm at the shoulder; axilla.

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As time went on, she noticed soreness in the glands of her neck and armpits and a general sense of not quite feeling herself.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

You’re either stuck to a vinyl-clad seat or grabbing up for a handrail and trying to direct your face away from the armpits to your left and right.

From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026

He sang “Yukon,” from his Grammy-nominated “Swag” album, at times with his hands lodged in his armpits, as if he was hugging himself for warmth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026

And what most people remember about their performance is that Paula Cole didn’t shave her armpits, resulting in months of fodder for late-night comedians.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2025

Sweat rolled down the back of Sierra’s neck and stained the armpits of her gray T-shirt.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

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