thumbhole

noun

thumb·​hole ˈthəm-ˌhōl How to pronounce thumbhole (audio)
1
: an opening in which to insert the thumb
2
: a hole in a wind musical instrument opened or closed by the thumb

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Choose from more than a dozen colors, all of which feature thumbholes and chafe-free seamless construction. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025 The hood protects your neck like the Wu-Tang Clan, while thumbholes, dropped shoulders, and imperceptible seams ensure an unimpeded, chafe-free range of movement. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 May 2025 This hoodie has thumbholes that can add a bit of extra warmth on chilly spring or fall hikes. Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 The funnel neck design and thumbhole sleeves add unique touches to an otherwise classic design. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thumbhole

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of thumbhole was in 1859

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“Thumbhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thumbhole. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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