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
Bearded and barrel-chested, Abascal always wears suits while attending Parliament.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2023
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
Georgi was a good worker, about sixty, barrel-chested and tireless, but Zeitoun knew not to get him talking.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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