thumbhole
noun
thumb·hole
ˈthəm-ˌhōl 
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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The design is simple yet effective, with zippered hand pockets, thumbholes, an adjustable hem, and a chin guard built into the hood.
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Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
This 2-layer jacket is made with an impenetrable GORE-TEX membrane, has pit-zips for breathability, and clever features like interior sleeves with thumbholes and a powder skirt to keep snow out.
—Will Porter, Outside, 6 Aug. 2025
The jacket is designed with a hood for head and neck coverage, thumbholes to protect the back of your hands and a relaxed fit for ease of movement.
—Nora Colomer
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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
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Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
This 2-layer jacket is made with an impenetrable GORE-TEX membrane, has pit-zips for breathability, and clever features like interior sleeves with thumbholes and a powder skirt to keep snow out.
—Will Porter, Outside, 6 Aug. 2025
The jacket is designed with a hood for head and neck coverage, thumbholes to protect the back of your hands and a relaxed fit for ease of movement.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 July 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
See All Example Sentences for thumbhole
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“Thumbhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thumbhole. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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