un·der·arm
ˌən-dər-ˈärm 
un·der·arm
ˈən-dər-ˌärm
1
2
: the part of a garment that covers the underside of the arm
Examples of underarm in a Sentence
Adverb
He threw the ball underarm.
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The subtle details are what make this piece shine — underarm vents prevent overheating, and the adjustable hood will shield his face from rain.
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Adjective
The wide shoulder and sleeveless cut give it an interesting, angular shape, but it’s constructed with an extra underarm panel, so the sleeveless openings conceal any undergarments.
—Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
The subtle details are what make this piece shine — underarm vents prevent overheating, and the adjustable hood will shield his face from rain.
—Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
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“Underarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underarm. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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underarm
1 of 3 adjective
un·der·arm
ˌən-də-ˌrärm
1
: underhand entry 2 sense 2
an underarm toss
2
: placed under or on the underside of the arm
underarm seams
underarm
2 of 3 adverb
un·der·arm
ˌən-də-ˈrärm
: with an underarm motion
underarm
3 of 3 noun
un·der·arm
ˈən-də-ˌrärm
1
: armpit
2
: the part of a garment that covers the underside of the arm
Medical Definition
underarm
noun
un·der·arm
ˈən-dər-ˌärm
: armpit
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