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armpits

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

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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

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

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

The man, Crick, lifts me to a seated position by my armpits.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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