Armpits Meaning in English
word · lemma: armpit
ˈɑɹmˌpɪts
ARM-pits
ˈɑːmpɪts
AAM-pits
Definition
The soft area under the shoulder where the arm connects to the body; the space inside your arm when it is down.
Usage & Nuances
Plural noun ('armpits'). Used in everyday and medical contexts. Commonly paired with 'sweat', 'hair', 'deodorant'. Sometimes informally referred to as 'pits'.
Spanish: axilasPortuguese (BR): axilasPortuguese (PT): axilasChinese (Simplified): 腋下Chinese (Traditional): 腋下Hindi: बगलArabic: الإبطينBengali: বগলRussian: подмышкиJapanese: 脇の下Vietnamese: náchKorean: 겨드랑이Turkish: koltuk altıUrdu: بغلIndonesian: ketiak
Example Sentences
Raise your arms and show your armpits.
basic
He put deodorant on his armpits after a shower.
basic
My armpits are sweating because it is hot.
basic
I forgot to shave my armpits before going to the pool.
natural
Some people feel embarrassed about having hair in their armpits.
natural
Your shirt is wet under the armpits—do you want to change?
natural