armpit
noun
armpits
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pluralof armpit.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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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
A cool sponge or piece of clothing soaked in water and placed under the armpits or on the neck can help to cool someone.
From BBC ● May 22, 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
Before she could go any farther, someone lifted her by her armpits.
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
