Breast: meaning, definitions and examples

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breast

[ brɛst ]

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human anatomy

Either of the two soft, protruding organs on the upper front of a woman's body that secrete milk after childbirth.

Synonyms

bosom, chest, mammary gland

Examples of usage

She breastfed her baby every two hours.
She felt a lump in her breast and went to see a doctor.

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culinary

The flesh of the front part of the human body between the neck and the stomach.

Synonyms

filet, poultry meat, white meat

Examples of usage

The chef served a delicious roast chicken breast.
She prefers chicken breast over chicken thighs.

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archaic

To face or confront boldly or openly.

Synonyms

confront, encounter, face

Examples of usage

He breast the dangers with courage.
She breast the challenges head-on.

Translations

Translations of the word "breast" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mama

🇮🇳 स्तन

🇩🇪 Brust

🇮🇩 payudara

🇺🇦 груди

🇵🇱 pierś

🇯🇵 胸

🇫🇷 sein

🇪🇸 pecho

🇹🇷 göğüs

🇰🇷 가슴

🇸🇦 ثدي

🇨🇿 prsa

🇸🇰 prsník

🇨🇳 乳房

🇸🇮 dojka

🇮🇸 brjóst

🇰🇿 кеуде

🇬🇪 ძუძუ

🇦🇿 döş

🇲🇽 pecho

Word origin

The word 'breast' has Old English origins, and its use to refer to the human chest dates back to the 9th century. The term has evolved over time to encompass both the anatomical part of the body and culinary references. The association with breastfeeding and nurturing has made the breast a symbol of femininity and motherhood in various cultures.