Breasts: meaning, definitions and examples

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breasts

 

[ brษ›sts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy, body

Breasts are the two protruding organs on the upper front of a woman's body that contain the milk-producing glands. They are primarily composed of glandular tissue and adipose (fat) tissue and are significant in terms of sexual attraction and feeding infants.

Synonyms

bosom, chest, mammary glands.

Examples of usage

  • She nursed her baby using her breasts.
  • Breasts can vary greatly in size and shape.
  • Many women choose to undergo surgery to enhance their breasts.
  • Breasts are often a focal point in discussions about body image.

Translations

Translations of the word "breasts" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น seios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคพเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Brรผste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ payudara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piersi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒธ้ƒจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท seins

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pechos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถฤŸรผsler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์Šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุฏูŠุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prsa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prsia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒธ้ƒจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prsi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brjรณst

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะผัˆะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒคแƒšแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sinษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ senos

Etymology

The term 'breast' originates from the Old English word 'brฤ“ost', which is related to several Germanic languages, including Dutch 'borst' and German 'Brust'. In a broader sense, the term has been used throughout history not only to refer to the physical anatomy of humans, primarily females, but also in various cultural and artistic contexts. In many societies, breasts have been symbols of fertility, motherhood, and femininity. Throughout art and literature, they have been depicted in diverse ways that reflect changing societal norms and values regarding the female form. Over time, the understanding and representation of breasts have evolved, with contemporary discourse often focusing on issues related to body positivity, sexualization, and health awareness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,162 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.