Synonyms of armhole

armhole

noun

as in buttonhole

Related Words

• buttonhole
• keyhole
• inlet
• pinhole
• intake
• knothole
• puncture
• entrance
• airhole
• pore
• peephole
• vent
• pothole
• wormhole
• slit
• outlet
• slot
• punch
• pinprick
• exit
• mouth
• crevice
• gash
• space
• fissure
• slash
• aperture
• cleft
• tear
• notch
• split
• orifice
• rupture
• rent
• rift
• cut
• breach
• loophole
• perforation
• opening
• cranny
• hole
• crack
• chink
• break

Dissimilar Words

• seal
• patch
• plug
• filling
• fill
• filler
• barrier
• obstruction
• stopper
• obstacle
• blockage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of armhole

The elastic around the armholes and the drawcord hem keep drafts out, and water has never successfully seeped through the durable nylon shell. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026

Since the shoulder seams unfasten under pressure, the armholes can't be used as makeshift nooses, either. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 17 Dec. 2025

This loose-fitting garment, made from 100 percent cotton, not only allows air to pass through the material, but also in and out of the relaxed neck, armholes, and hem. — Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025

In the realm of tops, this means a just-right shoulder width, well-sized armholes, and a tapered waist. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019