How to Use armhole in a Sentence

armhole

noun
  • Take your time to be sure your baby's arms are through the armholes.
    — Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The plunging neckline and low-cut armholes let the air in to cool you off.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2024
  • 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
  • Iron entire front from tail to the collar, including the armhole seam.
    — Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 7 May 2021
  • Pino tucks his thumbs in the armholes of his bullet-proof vest like a Wild West sheriff.
    — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Double-needle stitching at the neck and armholes also boosts its quality and strength.
    — Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2023
  • His Bond shirt is tailored to perfection, with high armholes, and tapering down the back.
    — Megan Gustashaw, GQ, 6 Apr. 2018
  • Richer Poorer’s ankle-length dress has a relaxed fit, a high neckline and dropped armhole.
    — Zoe Malin, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2021
  • This, combined with oversized armholes, allows for full paddle strokes without any chafing points.
    — Emily Reed, Outside Online, 8 May 2018
  • One with showy straps may be paired with a narrow-shoulder top; a chartreuse number may go beneath an apricot tank with plunging armholes.
    — Linda Dyett, New York Times, 31 July 2019
  • Sew ends together, leaving armholes toward the top of the rectangle.
    — Juliana Labianca, Good Housekeeping, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Since the shoulder seams unfasten under pressure, the armholes can't be used as makeshift nooses, either.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 17 Dec. 2025
  • Since the shoulder seams unfasten under pressure, the armholes can't be used as makeshift nooses, either.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
  • The seamless armholes cut down on chafing while granting a free range of arm movements to paddle unencumbered.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The jersey fronts include white numbers outlined in red, with red-and-white stripes around the armholes and collar and players’ last names in white on the backs.
    — Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 20 Nov. 2019
  • Despite the low price point, the sweatshirt is durable with double-needle stitching at the shoulders, armholes, neck, waistband, and cuffs.
    — Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024
  • 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
  • It’s designed in a blend of recycled polyester and elastane jersey, with a crew neckline, vented hem, and armhole panels.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 15 June 2025
  • Another petite reviewer praised the fit and fabric, noting that the length and armholes were perfect for her 5-foot frame.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • For one, this wasn’t a showoff tank top (only Beckham can get away with those) but one in a sober, solid color with a high-cut neck and armholes and a not-too-long length.
    — Megan Gustashaw, GQ, 19 June 2017
  • And where a Pendleton overshirt skimps on storage, a modern shacket resembles a backpack with armholes.
    — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 21 June 2018
  • They're cut slim but far from skinny; fitted at the shoulders and cut with high armholes—creating a streamlined silhouette—but roomy enough in the torso and arms to move around in.
    — Matt Sebra, GQ, 28 July 2017
  • Loose-fitting options—like A-line dresses, wide-leg pants and tops with relaxed armholes—help minimize skin-on-skin contact and allow airflow.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
  • Deutsch has pointed out that the original piece did not have any extra armholes, unlike Philo’s interpretation.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The oversized armholes allow maximum mobility so your dog can run and play without interruption.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
  • This wardrobe staple resembles a muscle tee with its large armholes and oversized fit, yet has a flattering silhouette that lends femininity.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2024
  • The Amazon vest features classic design details like flattering seaming, elastic armholes, two zip pockets, a zip front closure, and a stand collar.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
  • Nike, which is replacing Adidas, says its uniforms are the NBA’s lightest ever and absorb sweat faster, with changes to the neck, back shoulder and armhole to enhance agility.
    — Brian Mahoney, The Seattle Times, 18 July 2017
  • Nike, which is replacing Adidas, says its uniforms are the NBA's lightest ever and absorb sweat faster, with changes to the neck, back shoulder and armhole to enhance agility.
    — Brian Mahoney, chicagotribune.com, 18 July 2017
  • At 33, the youngest of the lot, Trevor Noah is seldom seen out of a snug suit whose high armholes emphasize his athletic frame and whose tones of mid-gray or deep blue emphasize his youth and general readiness to box with convention.
    — Guy Trebay, New York Times, 2 May 2017

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