Armpit
(noun)
- The hollow under the joint of the arm and the shoulder where the arm joins the shoulder.
- A part of a garment that covers the armpit.
Origin:
Late middle english: from middle low german armpit, from arm "arm" + pit "hole".
Examples:
- She rubbed her armpit and wrinkled her nose at the unpleasant odor.
- The dress was too tight in the armpits and uncomfortable to wear.
- He scratched at his armpit and yawned, feeling sleepy and lazy.
- The armpits of the shirt were stained with sweat, so he changed into a clean one.
- She raised her arm and sniffed her armpit, relieved to find that she didn't smell too bad.