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armpit

[ahrm-pit] / ˈɑrmˌpɪt /
NOUN
underarm
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK


Example Sentences

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Instead, she found a lump in her armpit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

After their vet in the UK found a non-cancerous tumour under Vinny's armpit, they were quoted £1,600 to remove it.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Symptoms include lumps in chest, breast or armpit, changes in the shape of breast, redness, rashes or texture changes and any pain that does not go away.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

“It really changed the notion that we were the armpit of the region.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025

Granddaddy tucked it under his arm, looking like he had overgrown armpit hair.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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