The opening or hole in a garment through which a person's arm passes, especially in shirts, dresses, or jackets.
Compound of 'arm' and 'hole,' from Old English elements 'earm' and 'hol,' describing the practical opening in fabric constructed since the earliest tailored garments.
The size and shape of armholes have changed dramatically with fashion—Renaissance tights had tiny armholes that restricted movement, while modern athletic wear has expanded armholes because we now value mobility over modesty.
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