breast

breast · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Either of the two soft organs on the front of a woman's body that produce milk.

  2. 2.

    To face or move forward against.

  3. 3.

    The front part of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen.

  4. 4.

    The corresponding part of a bird, especially as food.

  5. 5.

    The source of emotions or feelings (literary).

Forms

plural: breasts

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    breast pocket — a pocket on the front of a shirt or jacket
  • •
    make a clean breast of it — to confess completely
  • •
    beat one's breast — to show exaggerated grief or remorse
  • •
    breast the tape — to cross the finish line first

Related words

See also: body, bosom, chest
Synonyms: bosom, bust, chest

Etymology

From Old English "brēost," from Proto-Germanic "*breustą," related to Dutch "borst" and German "Brust."