armhole

American  

[ahrm-hohl] / ˈɑrmˌhoʊl /

noun

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

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armhole British  

/ ˈɑːmˌhəʊl /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of armhole

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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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

From Washington Post

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.

From Fox News

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

From Seattle Times

This simple shape is set off by narrow sleeves set on a posture-enhancing high armhole that flounce at the shoulder and waist.

From The Guardian