barrel-chested
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of barrel-chested
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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He’s of average height, deep-voiced and barrel-chested and tends to respond to questions with questions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026
Pilates is a method of low-impact training developed by Joseph Pilates, a stocky, barrel-chested guy, that uses bodyweight and resistance to build both strength and flexibility.
From Slate • Jul. 8, 2023
The barrel-chested leader is often shown playing ice hockey or working in his vegetable garden.
From Washington Times • May 15, 2023
A barrel-chested lefty who calls to mind Rafael Nadal, Ibrahim reached the men’s final of the Windy City Open and came within two points of winning.
From New York Times • May 4, 2022
Then there’s Mrs. Kluckowski, short and barrel-chested, wearing a brown blouse and a plaid skirt that reaches almost down to her puffy ankles.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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