armhole

[ahrm-hohl]

noun

1. an opening in a garment, under the shoulder, through which the hand, and then the arm, passes.

armhole

/ ˈɑːmˌhəʊl /

noun

1. the opening in an article of clothing through which the arm passes and to which a sleeve is often fitted

Word History and Origins

Origin of armhole¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English arm-hol armpit; arm ¹, hole

Example Sentences

She takes it off in one scene or, at least, takes off the armhole.

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"You have to go back, sometimes to the very start. I had to go back and restart Brendan Gleeson's from the armhole."

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A woman’s tank top “must fit closely to the body and the design must be with deep cutaway armholes on the back, upper chest and stomach.”

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A short time after, his pioneering shoulder forms, large armholes, dungarees, smock tent dresses and innovative shoulder shapes were featured in Vogue.

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He would serve as a pioneer for trends such as shoulder forms, large armholes, dungarees, smock tent dresses and innovative shoulder shapes, and he would go on to meet massive international success.

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