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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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 β Aug. 25, 2026
Know how to check your breasts for cancer.
From BBC β Aug. 12, 2026
Tyson Foods, Pilgrim’s Pride and Wayne-Sanderson Farms already have been ramping up production of boneless chicken breasts and wings to meet what is expected to be an onslaught of consumer demand.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 11, 2026
Strong demand for its chicken breasts and frozen nuggets, and cheap livestock, have helped boost its bottom-line profits.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 3, 2026
She pencils hair in, under their arms, and on their chests between the breasts.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
