barrel-chested
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of barrel-chested
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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The barrel-chested, red-bearded Mr. McCourt appeared regularly on soap operas — notably “Ryan’s Hope,” on which he had a recurring role as a barkeep — and played bit parts in several films.
From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2024
He was a small man, barrel-chested and sweaty.
From Slate • Jan. 27, 2024
It’s a refreshing update to Shakespeare’s hormonal teens, and the proud, barrel-chested Disney princes of yore.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2023
The barrel-chested leader is often shown playing ice hockey or working in his vegetable garden.
From Washington Times • May 15, 2023
Maria del Carmen Ortega Garcia, a barrel-chested woman with a big smile, lets migrants sleep in a room in her house.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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