Meaning & Definition of word "Breast"

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    Breast

    /brɛst/

    noun:

    • 1. Either of the two mammary glands in humans and other mammals that produce milk.
      • Example: She nursed her baby at her breast.
    • 2. The front part of a person's body between the neck and the abdomen.
      • Example: His heart raced as he placed his hand over his breast.
    • 3. The corresponding part of the body in male animals, especially in birds.
      • Example: The bird puffed out its breast to attract a mate.
    • 4. The chest of a human being.
      • Example: He took a deep breath, filling his lungs and expanding his breast.
    • 5. The seat of emotion or sentiment; the inner self.
      • Example: She felt an ache in her breast when she heard the sad news.

    verb:

    • 1. To press or push against someone's or something's chest.
      • Example: He breast the waves as he swam to the shore.

    Etymology

    Middle English brest, from Old English brǣost; related to Dutch borst, German Brust.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    breast of the moment:

    A significant or critical time.

    breastfeed:

    To feed an infant from the breast.

    breast cancer:

    A disease where malignant cells form in breast tissue.

    Related Words

    mammary:

    Related to the mammary glands that produce milk.

    pectorals:

    Muscles located in the chest area.

    Slang Meanings of breast

    Meaning: The term 'boobs' is informally used to refer to breasts.

    Example Sentence: He couldn't stop staring at her boobs.

    Meaning: The word 'jugs' is another slang term for breasts.

    Example Sentence: He made jokes about her jugs during the conversation.