upper arm
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of upper arm
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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A swarm of tourists craned their necks to see the instalment of the cross's upper arm, visible amid the scaffolding and workers who put finishing touches from their harnesses.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
He previously struggled with bone bruising in his upper arm - the same injury that has sidelined British number one Jack Draper for four months.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
Although blood pressure is typically measured on the upper arm, some people cannot have it taken there due to disability, limb loss, or conditions such as stroke.
From Science Daily • Oct. 21, 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
He rolls up his shirt sleeve, revealing the tattoo of my baby picture on his upper arm.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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