Underarm: meaning, definitions and examples

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underarm

 

[ หˆสŒn.dษ™r.ษ‘หrm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The underarm, also known as the armpit, is the area on the human body located beneath the junction where the arm meets the shoulder. This region contains sweat glands and hair follicles and plays a role in regulating body temperature through perspiration. It is also an area through which lymph nodes filter lymphatic fluid. Underarm hygiene is important, as this area can be prone to odor and skin irritation due to bacteria. Additionally, various grooming products such as deodorants and antiperspirants are commonly used in this area.

Synonyms

armpit, axilla

Examples of usage

  • He applied deodorant to his underarm.
  • She raised her arms and exposed her underarms.
  • The underarm area requires regular shaving for some people.

Translations

Translations of the word "underarm" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น axila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค—เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Achsel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketiak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฟะฐั…ะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pachwina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„‡ใฎไธ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aisselle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ axila

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koltukaltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒจ๋“œ๋ž‘์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฅุจุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podpaลพรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podpaลพie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…‹ไธ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pazduha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒฃแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qoltuqaltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ axila

Word origin

The term 'underarm' derives from the Old English word 'under' meaning 'beneath' and 'arm' from the Proto-Germanic 'armi', which is related to the Latin 'armus' meaning 'upper arm'. The usage of 'underarm' as a descriptor for the area beneath the arm has been in use since the 14th century. This term emphasizes the location of the armpit in relation to the arm and has evolved alongside the development of hygiene and grooming practices. Historically, cultural attitudes toward body hair and odor have influenced the importance of the underarm in various societies. In modern contexts, the term is commonly associated with personal care products designed for odor and hair removal.