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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Adjective
Many of these ingredients also turn up in standalone deodorants intended for underarm application.
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The seamless construction eliminates unsightly bulges and visible bra lines, while the underarm smoothing panels ensure a comfortable fit.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
Check out the experts’ (and our team’s) favorite products for minimizing dark armpits, below:
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What causes underarm discoloration?
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Of all these many adventures in underarm products, my reigning favorite is Megababe’s Daily Deodorant Sunny Pits.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Underarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underarm. Accessed 5 Nov. 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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