breast
noun
(in bipeds) the outer, front part of the thorax, or the front part of the body from the neck to the abdomen; chest.
breasts
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pluralof breast.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof breast (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
breastnoun(in bipeds) the outer, front part of the thorax, or the front part of the body from the neck to the abdomen; chest.
Example Sentences
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Caroline is now having consultations about a double mastectomy to remove both breasts, along with reconstruction surgery and implants, as part of a trial, and her family members are being genetically tested.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
These are just some of the reasons why Charlotte Howard, 52, from West Lavington, says she is "disgusted" by her own breasts.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
I tend to start with the protein and work outward: If two chicken breasts comfortably feed your two-person household, chop and freeze two with the scallions and ginger.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
Suppliers such as Tyson Foods, Pilgrim’s Pride and Wayne-Sanderson Farms ramped up offerings of boneless chicken breasts, wings and thighs over the past year to meet what was expected to be a surge in demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Their tails are iridescent green, and their breasts are small and bare.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
