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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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
Another series of sculptures, “Miss Mao,” depicts the former leader with an exaggerated nose and breasts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 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
Know how to check your breasts for cancer.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
She and Auntie An-mei were dressed up in funny Chinese dresses with stiff stand-up collars and blooming branches of embroidered silk sewn over their breasts.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
