upper arm
Americannoun
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upper arms
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of upper arm
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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While that data was more reliable, the $60 upcharge for the upper arm band is a bummer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
"The piece of its upper arm bone that we have is about 4 inches long, so the entire dinosaur probably had something like a four-foot wingspan, around the size of a barn owl."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
The bifurcation has created a so-called K-shaped economy, with the letter’s upper arm representing more-affluent consumers, and the lower arm, those feeling greater financial pressure.
From Barron's ● Dec. 19, 2025
He has several tattoos: “ANGEL” on his right forearm; “ROSMARY” on his right upper arm; a dragon on his right arm; and the numbers “527” on his left thumb, according to Dignity Health.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2025
Camille grabs my upper arm, pulling me away from Lily and Emma.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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