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.