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armpit Synonyms

Another word for armpit

Choosing another word for armpit depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A hollow beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder; the axilla.

Usage Example

"The nurse placed the thermometer under the child's underarm to check for a fever."

Strongest
underarm
axilla

• noun (Context 2)

A wretched, dreary, or extremely undesirable place (used informally).

Usage Example

"The rundown motel was in the absolute dump of the industrial district."

Strong
dump
eyesore

Opposites of armpit

The opposite of armpit shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

paradise
See all opposites of armpit

• Nearby Words

armorer
armorless
armory
armpit
armrest
arms
army

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Armpit. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/armpit
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