armpit

A noun referring to the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder.

• 🇩🇪Die Vertiefung unter dem Schultergelenk zwischen Brustkorb und Arm. Umgangssprachlich auch die Achselhöhle.

1. Body part A2 formal

   The hollow area under the arm where it connects to the shoulder.

   • He applied deodorant to his armpits.
   • The doctor examined the lump in her armpit.
   • Sweat often collects in the armpits during exercise.

   🇩🇪Achselhöhle

   Synonyme: axillaunderarm

• armpits plural form
• armpits' possessive plural form
• armpit's possessive singular form