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• breasted
  breasted

  adjective

  having a breast.
• Breasted
  Breasted

  noun

  James Henry, 1865–1935, U.S. archaeologist and historian of ancient Egypt.

breasted

¹ American  

[bres-tid] / ˈbrɛs tɪd /

adjective

1. having a breast.

2. having a specified kind of breast (usually used in combination).

   narrow-breasted.

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Breasted ² American  

[bres-tid] / ˈbrɛs tɪd /

noun

1. James Henry, 1865–1935, U.S. archaeologist and historian of ancient Egypt.

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Etymology

Origin of breasted

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1300; see origin at breast, -ed ³

Example Sentences

“Do you want single breasted or double breasted? Do you want a coat? Do you want it baggy? Do you want it slim? What color? What fabric?”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2023

Classy tailoring on suits, such as a double breasted number that opened the show with a delicate nip at the waists, contrasted with white sneakers and vests.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 26, 2022

Among the species he reported seeing were the hairy woodpecker, downy woodpecker, black-capped chickadee, red breasted nuthatch, white breasted nuthatch and red-bellied woodpecker.

From Washington Times • Jan. 2, 2021

Double- breasted or three-button coats and a plethora of vests made for a sharp and smart collection.

From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2014

He appears wearing a double- breasted suit, an unneeded raincoat draped over his arm.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez