Synonyms for axilla

Most common

arm hole · fork · crotch

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.

Related words

Other spellings

axil

Forms

Plural

axillae → crotches, forks…

Example sentences

• fork Fork-users have historically been in the minority.
• crotch He's always touching his crotch in front of others.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

fork¹

6 letters

crotch¹