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breastsummer

American  
[bres-suhm-er, brest-, bres-uh-mer] / ˈbrɛsˌsʌm ər, ˈbrɛst-, ˈbrɛs ə mər /

noun

Architecture.
  1. a horizontal beam supporting an exterior wall over an opening, as a shop window.


Etymology

Origin of breastsummer

First recorded in 1605–15; breast + summer 2

Example Sentences

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The court heard they were introduced in February 2025 following patient safety concerns linked to the trust's breast surgery investigation.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

A graduate of Dartmouth College medical school, he has specialized in reconstructive breast surgery for eight years, according to papers filed by his lawyers.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 2023

The CDC’s website page on breast surgery includes the question: “Can transgender parents who have had breast surgery breastfeed or chestfeed their infants?”

From Washington Times • Jul. 7, 2023

On the morning of my breast surgery, I was glad I wouldn’t have to see my discarded parts thrown in the trash.

From New York Times • May 10, 2022

Plaintiff Mark Brown used the Internet at the Philadelphia Free Library to research breast cancer and reconstructive surgery for his mother who had breast surgery.

From Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Ruling by United States District Court For The Eastern District Of Pennsylvania

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