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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Cai Cramer, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
The seamless construction eliminates unsightly bulges and visible bra lines, while the underarm smoothing panels ensure a comfortable fit.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
On top of its odor and sweat protection, this spray-on antiperspirant is enriched with moisturizing pro-ceramide technology (powered by ceramide-rich sunflower seed oil) to leave underarms feeling smooth without a sweaty, greasy feel.
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Adjective
The wide back and underarm panels lie flat against the skin, so the bra is nearly undetectable under clothing, with no visible lines showing through even the thinnest T-shirt in our tests.
—Cai Cramer, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
The seamless construction eliminates unsightly bulges and visible bra lines, while the underarm smoothing panels ensure a comfortable fit.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
Corentin Moutet, a master of the shot, started practising underarm serves after a shoulder injury.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
On top of its odor and sweat protection, this spray-on antiperspirant is enriched with moisturizing pro-ceramide technology (powered by ceramide-rich sunflower seed oil) to leave underarms feeling smooth without a sweaty, greasy feel.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Underarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underarm. Accessed 22 Dec. 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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