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armpits

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

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Sometimes I just have time to wipe my armpits.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 1, 2025

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

A well-known deodorant brand has apologised after some of its roll-on products reportedly left customers with itchy, burning armpits.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2025

My face flushed red and I started sweating, damp spots emerging under my armpits and on my chest.

From Slate Jun. 14, 2025

Natalie slipped her arms under Tía’s armpits, but she’d only managed to get her neighbor’s head above water before the next wave hit, pushing them all into the front wall again.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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