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noun \ˈbrest\

Definition of breast

1 : either of the pair of mammary glands extending from the front of the chest in pubescent and adult human females and some other mammals; also : either of the analogous but rudimentary organs of the male chest especially when enlarged
2 a : the fore or ventral part of the body between the neck and the abdomen b : the part of an article of clothing covering the breast
3 : the seat of emotion and thought : bosom
4 a : something (as a front, swelling, or curving part) resembling a breast b : face 6

breasted

play \ˈbres-təd\ adjective

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Examples of breast in a sentence

My breast heaved with emotion.
a bird with an orange breast
I ordered the grilled breast of chicken.
a few slices of turkey breast
Do you prefer a breast or a leg?

Origin and Etymology of breast

Middle English brest, from Old English brēost; akin to Old High German brust breast, Old Irish brú belly, Russian bryukho

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

breast

verb

Definition of breast

transitive verb
1 : to contend with resolutely : confront <breasting the waves>
2 chiefly British : climb, ascend
3 : to thrust the chest against <the sprinter breasted the tape>

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I was at the race's finish line to see the winner breast the tape.
<breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism>

1599

First Known Use of breast

1599

BREAST Defined for English Language Learners

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noun \ˈbrest\

Definition of breast for English Language Learners

: either one of the two soft parts on a woman's chest that produce milk when she has a baby
: the front part of a person's body between the neck and the stomach
: the chest thought of as the place where emotions are felt

breast

verb

Definition of breast for English Language Learners

: to push against or move through (something) with your chest forward

BREAST Defined for Kids

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noun \ˈbrest\

Definition of breast for Students

1 : either of the two enlarged soft parts on a woman's chest that contain a gland that produces milk when she has a baby
2 : the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach <He held the treasure to his breast.>
3 : the front part of a bird's body below the neck

breasted

\ˈbre-stəd\ adjective <a red-breasted bird>

Medical Dictionary

breast

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noun \ˈbrest\

Medical Definition of breast

1: either of the pair of mammary glands extending from the front of the chest in pubescent and adult females of humans and some other mammals; also : either of the analogous but rudimentary organs of the male chest especially when enlarged
2: the fore or ventral part of the body between the neck and the abdomen