underarm

1 of 3

adjective

un·​der·​arm ˈən-dər-ˈärm How to pronounce underarm (audio)
1
British : underhand sense 3
2
: placed under or on the underside of the arm
underarm seams

underarm

2 of 3

adverb

un·​der·​arm ˌən-dər-ˈärm How to pronounce underarm (audio)

underarm

3 of 3

noun

un·​der·​arm ˈən-dər-ˌärm How to pronounce underarm (audio)
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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Adjective
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 Many of these ingredients also turn up in standalone deodorants intended for underarm application. Keren Landman, Vox, 20 May 2024
Noun
The areas of skin most often affected are the warm crevices of your body—your underarms, groin, buttocks, under-boob area, or inner thighs. Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024 Flat seams and underarm and crotch gussets to enhance your comfort and range of movement, while the super stretchy waistband is low profile beneath ski pants. Samantha Berman, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for underarm 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1816, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of underarm was in 1816

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Cite this Entry

“Underarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underarm. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

underarm

1 of 3 adjective
un·​der·​arm ˌən-də-ˌrärm How to pronounce underarm (audio)
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 How to pronounce underarm (audio)
: with an underarm motion

underarm

3 of 3 noun
un·​der·​arm ˈən-də-ˌrärm How to pronounce underarm (audio)
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 How to pronounce underarm (audio)
: armpit

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