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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

While walking a catwalk he plunged through a pair of broken slats and was left hanging by his armpits.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 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

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

From Slate Jun. 14, 2025

He stood shirtless before the mirror and dabbled some of the perfume on his dark, hairy armpits.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

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