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Definition of armhole
armhole
/ˈɑːrm.hoʊl/
arm · hole
Plural:armholes
armhole Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
5
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
2
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• noun
1
An opening in a shirt, coat, dress, or other garment through which the arm passes or to which a sleeve is attached.
Example
"The tailor adjusted the seam because the armhole of the jacket felt too tight around her shoulder."
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Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'arm' (from Old English 'earm') and 'hole' (from Old English 'hol', meaning a hollow or opening).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Armhole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/armhole