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 ● Aug. 25, 2026
The NHS says to check your breasts, external or chest about once a month.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Wholesale prices for boneless, skinless chicken breasts are down about 37% from 12 months ago, according to FactSet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Retail prices for boneless chicken breasts were down about 1.4% in June from a year prior, according to the Labor Department.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Soon the news will reach every city and lodge like a breath or a bullet in all the different breasts.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
