Underarm: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฏ๏ธ
underarm
[ หสn.dษr.ษหrm ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น axila
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Achsel
๐ฎ๐ฉ ketiak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดะฟะฐั ะฒะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pachwina
๐ฏ๐ต ่ใฎไธ
๐ซ๐ท aisselle
๐ช๐ธ axila
๐น๐ท koltukaltฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒจ๋๋์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฅุจุท
๐จ๐ฟ podpaลพรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ podpaลพie
๐จ๐ณ ่ ไธ
๐ธ๐ฎ pazduha
๐ฎ๐ธ fingur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะปััา
๐ฌ๐ช แงแฃแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qoltuqaltฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ axila
Etymology
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.