ARMHOLE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

armhole

noun

Definition of armhole

as in buttonhole

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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 See All Example Sentences for armhole

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Noun

In the Victorian era, men wore them in their jacket buttonhole as a sign of their bachelor status and interest in changing it.

— Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2026
Additionally, every belt opening and buttonhole is individually measured, cut and finished, including the holes along the back belt and those used for the pocket flaps.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of buttonhole

Noun

At the October 20 state banquet, where the royal family hosted the Sultan of Oman, Kate wore a striking yellow Elie Saab gown with a keyhole cutout.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 20 Oct. 2026
The strongbox, which is painted with flowers and birds, has a false keyhole on the front; the real keyhole is hidden underneath a bolt on its lid.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

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