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chest

 

[ tʃɛst ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The chest is the front part of your body between your neck and your stomach. It contains the heart and lungs.

Synonyms

breast, thorax

Examples of usage

  • He placed his hand over his chest, feeling his heartbeat.
  • She took a deep breath, expanding her chest.
Context #2 | Noun

furniture

A chest is a large strong box with a lid, used for storing clothes, personal belongings, or other items.

Synonyms

cabinet, trunk

Examples of usage

  • She kept her valuables locked in the chest.
  • The chest at the foot of the bed stored extra blankets.
Context #3 | Noun

treasure

A chest can also refer to a treasure chest, a large box containing valuable items or treasures.

Synonyms

loot chest, treasure chest

Examples of usage

  • The pirate ship was filled with gold coins in various chests.
  • He discovered a hidden chest full of jewels.

Translations

Translations of the word "chest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 peito

🇮🇳 छाती

🇩🇪 Brust

🇮🇩 dada

🇺🇦 груди

🇵🇱 klatka piersiowa

🇯🇵 胸 (むね)

🇫🇷 poitrine

🇪🇸 pecho

🇹🇷 göğüs

🇰🇷 가슴

🇸🇦 صدر

🇨🇿 hrudník

🇸🇰 hrudník

🇨🇳 胸部 (xiōngbù)

🇸🇮 prsni koš

🇮🇸 brjóst

🇰🇿 кеуде

🇬🇪 მკერდი

🇦🇿 sinə

🇲🇽 pecho

Etymology

The word 'chest' originated from the Old English word 'cist', which was derived from the Latin word 'cista' meaning 'box' or 'chest'. Over time, the meaning of 'chest' expanded to refer to both the human body part and storage containers. The word has been in use for centuries to describe various types of chests, from anatomical to storage and treasure chests.

See also: chestnut.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,726, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.