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Spell Bee Word: Armpit


What does armpit mean?

Word: Armpit

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Armpit means the hollow under your arm, at the top of your side.

Synonyms: underarm

How do you spell armpit?

Syllables: arm - pit

Tricky part: Armpit ends in a single t. Children often double it and write armpitt.

Watch out for: armpitt, armpitte

Memory tip: Think of one quick tickle under the arm: one tickle, one t at the end.

Armpit in a sentence

Example 1: The nurse held the thermometer under my armpit for two minutes.

Example 2: Ravi's little brother giggles when you tickle his armpit.

Example 3: Carry the umbrella tucked under your armpit.

Fun Fact

Doctors have their own word for the armpit: the axilla.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Fusion

Add the correct option to the word in the sentence to make a new word:

After the long run, Arjun's shirt was wet under each arm____.

a) pat
b) pot
c) pit
d) pet

Show answer

c) pit. Arm and pit join to make armpit.

Spell Spies

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) elbow
b) knuckel
c) wrist
d) armpit

Show answer

b) knuckel. Armpit is spelt right; knuckle ends in -le.

Spellacadabra

From which option does a letter need to be removed to make a meaningful word?

a) aarmpit
b) cheek
c) tummy
d) throat

Show answer

a) aarmpit. Armpit starts with a single a, so one a has to go.

Word Champ

In which option are the given words arranged in alphabetical order?

1. armpit 2. army 3. armour

a) 213
b) 132
c) 321
d) 312

Show answer

d) 312. All three start arm, so the fourth letter decides: o, then p, then y.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do some people sprinkle talcum powder in their armpits in summer?

a) to keep them dry
b) to change their colour
c) to make them warm
d) to make them grow

Show answer

a) to keep them dry

2. Which part of the body is the armpit closest to?

a) the knee
b) the ankle
c) the forehead
d) the shoulder

Show answer

d) the shoulder

Associated Words

More Class 3 Winter Spell Bee words starting with a: able, announcer, adorn, almond, automatic, angel

More words from this list

chorus, danger, fishmonger, hostel, multiplication, sachet, stink, undergarment

Next steps

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