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

Her long-sleeve top featured several keyhole cutouts and black lace detailing at the center.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
Peeking at this history through a keyhole is a splendid idea, though Collin’s choice of the Ritz was probably irresistible, even overdetermined.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

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Seasonal sand berms to limit coastal flooding and protect public safety will begin to go up along the beach in the next week, and the San Dieguito Lagoon inlet will also be dredged, likely in the first two weeks of November.

— Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026
Jetties are long barriers often constructed of boulders or concrete at inlets or harbors to keep navigation channels open, while groins are shorter and often are built on open beaches to stop erosion and widen the sand area.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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