armhole

arm·hole | \ ˈärm-ˌhōl

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Definition of armhole

: an opening for the arm in a garment

Examples of armhole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Many men’s coats—specifically dress overcoats and suit jackets—are put together with linings that are also attached around the armholes. 1. — Vanessa Nirode, Popular Science, "Five simple fixes to keep your clothing around longer," 10 Jan. 2020 The Warriors will bring the look back for the 2019-2020 season, debuting an updated San Francisco jersey with rainbow piping on the neck and armholes, suggesting a modern SF Pride connection. — Peter Hartlaub, SFChronicle.com, "Every jersey in Golden State Warriors history, ranked," 1 Oct. 2019 The jersey fronts include white numbers outlined in red, with red-and-white stripes around the armholes and collar and players’ last names in white on the backs. — Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, "Bulls ‘city edition’ uniforms this season include an all-blue look — and the team’s iconic logo on the jersey fronts," 20 Nov. 2019 Next to those pieces there was another of Koizumi’s dreamy elaborations: a striped mini dress crafted in the shape of an egg, with armhole slits in lieu of sleeves. — Brooke Bobb, Vogue, "Tulle Bombs and Tiny Gloves: How Two Conservators Dressed a Mannequin in Tomo Koizumi for “Camp: Notes on Fashion”," 8 May 2019 And where a Pendleton overshirt skimps on storage, a modern shacket resembles a backpack with armholes. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "When It’s Super-Hot, This is Your Workwear Solution," 21 June 2018 This, combined with oversized armholes, allows for full paddle strokes without any chafing points. — Emily Reed, Outside Online, "Why I Love the $220 Astral BlueJacket PFD," 8 May 2018 His Bond shirt is tailored to perfection, with high armholes, and tapering down the back. — Megan Gustashaw, GQ, "Kanye West Understands the Power of the White Dress Shirt," 6 Apr. 2018 They're cut slim but far from skinny; fitted at the shoulders and cut with high armholes—creating a streamlined silhouette—but roomy enough in the torso and arms to move around in. — Matt Sebra, GQ, "The Best Cotton Blazer to Wear to Work This Summer," 28 July 2017

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“Armhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armhole. Accessed 20 Feb. 2020.

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