breast
1 of 2noun
ˈbrest 
1
: either of the pair of mammary glands extending from the front of the chest in pubescent and adult human females and some other mammals
also : either of the analogous but rudimentary organs of the male chest especially when enlarged
2
a
: the fore or ventral part of the body between the neck and the abdomen
b
: the part of an article of clothing covering the breast
3
: the seat of emotion and thought : bosom
4
a
: something (such as a front, swelling, or curving part) resembling a breast
b
: face sense 6
breasted
ˈbre-stəd
adjective breast
2 of 2verb
breasted; breasting; breasts
transitive verb
1
: to contend with resolutely : confront
breasting the waves
2
chiefly British : climb, ascend
3
: to thrust the chest against
the sprinter breasted the tape
Synonyms
Noun
- belly
- blood
- bone(s)
- bosom
- core
- gut
- heart
- heartstrings
- inner space
- inside
- quick
- soul
Verb
- beard
- brave
- brazen
- confront
- dare
- defy
- face
- outbrave
- outface
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Example Sentences
Noun My breast heaved with emotion. a bird with an orange breast I ordered the grilled breast of chicken. a few slices of turkey breast Do you prefer a breast or a leg? Verb I was at the race's finish line to see the winner breast the tape. breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Simar Bajaj, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2022 His mom died of breast cancer in late 2019 and his grandmother died during the pandemic. Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Allio, who is a single father, shared with Bachelorette viewers when his wife died of breast cancer. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Minti offers a full line of toxin-free oral tools including toothbrushes with handle made of 100% compostable bamboo, and paraben-free toothpaste, a toxin that can disrupt hormone function by mimicking the hormone estrogen and lead to breast cancer. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 30 Aug. 2022 Barbara succumbed to a rare form of breast cancer that was diagnosed in 2010. Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Wall’s mother, Frances Pulley, died in December 2019 at the age of 58 after struggling with breast cancer. San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Aug. 2022 Founded by by Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero in 2011, the competition raises money to fight against breast cancer. Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 28 Aug. 2022 She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 and had a tumor removed. Landon Mion, Fox News, 24 Aug. 2022 Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 30 Apr. 2020 On Plum Island, there were 16 Northern shovelers, eight red-grebes, two rough-legged hawks, and a yellow-breasted chat. BostonGlobe.com, 23 Dec. 2019 Few people pluck snows, and the birds are typically breasted. Brad Fenson, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2020 From the menswear brand's Winter 2019 collection, the monochrome look consisted of a double-breasted jacket over a matching shirt, skinny tie, and trousers. Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2019 In fact, business suits with ties were few and far between on Milan runways, while jackets took on an array of shapes beyond the traditional notched lapel or double-breasted looks. Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2020 Sandwiched in between her husband and her son, Victoria grounded the trio of tailored looks in a white double-breasted ensemble which was deliberately oversized. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2019 The black pleated pants, the black bell sleeve turtleneck sweater, and the gingham plaid double breasted coat. Katie Intner, PEOPLE.com, 7 Nov. 2019 Working with stylist Kate Young, Gomez wore a checkered, double-breasted suit by Frame to cap off of her slew of winning looks. Vogue, 28 Oct. 2019 See More
Noun
Hazard-Jenkins acknowledges that overdiagnosis is indeed a significant problem in the case of breast cancer. Simar Bajaj, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2022 His mom died of breast cancer in late 2019 and his grandmother died during the pandemic. Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Allio, who is a single father, shared with Bachelorette viewers when his wife died of breast cancer. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Minti offers a full line of toxin-free oral tools including toothbrushes with handle made of 100% compostable bamboo, and paraben-free toothpaste, a toxin that can disrupt hormone function by mimicking the hormone estrogen and lead to breast cancer. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 30 Aug. 2022 Barbara succumbed to a rare form of breast cancer that was diagnosed in 2010. Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Wall’s mother, Frances Pulley, died in December 2019 at the age of 58 after struggling with breast cancer. San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Aug. 2022 Founded by by Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero in 2011, the competition raises money to fight against breast cancer. Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 28 Aug. 2022 She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 and had a tumor removed. Landon Mion, Fox News, 24 Aug. 2022 Verb
Here’s an easy pot sticker recipe that can be made with pigeon or any number of other game meats.8 pigeons, breasted¼ cup ginger, minced2 eggs, beaten1 head Napa cabbage, sliced2 bunches of scallions, thinly sliced2 carrots, julienned2 Tbsp. Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 30 Apr. 2020 On Plum Island, there were 16 Northern shovelers, eight red-grebes, two rough-legged hawks, and a yellow-breasted chat. BostonGlobe.com, 23 Dec. 2019 Few people pluck snows, and the birds are typically breasted. Brad Fenson, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2020 From the menswear brand's Winter 2019 collection, the monochrome look consisted of a double-breasted jacket over a matching shirt, skinny tie, and trousers. Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2019 In fact, business suits with ties were few and far between on Milan runways, while jackets took on an array of shapes beyond the traditional notched lapel or double-breasted looks. Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2020 Sandwiched in between her husband and her son, Victoria grounded the trio of tailored looks in a white double-breasted ensemble which was deliberately oversized. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2019 The black pleated pants, the black bell sleeve turtleneck sweater, and the gingham plaid double breasted coat. Katie Intner, PEOPLE.com, 7 Nov. 2019 Working with stylist Kate Young, Gomez wore a checkered, double-breasted suit by Frame to cap off of her slew of winning looks. Vogue, 28 Oct. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English brest, from Old English brēost; akin to Old High German brust breast, Old Irish brú belly, Russian bryukho
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing breast
Kids Definition
breast
noun
ˈbrest
1
: either of the two enlarged soft parts on a woman's chest that contain a gland that produces milk when she has a baby
2
: the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach
He held the treasure to his breast.
3
: the front part of a bird's body below the neck
Medical Definition
breast
noun
ˈbrest
1
: either of the pair of mammary glands extending from the front of the chest in pubescent and adult females of humans and some other mammals
also : either of the analogous but rudimentary organs of the male chest especially when enlarged
2
: the fore or ventral part of the body between the neck and the abdomen
breasted
verb
as in confronted
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- confronted
- faced
- bearded
- braved
- outfaced
- encountered
- fronted
- dared
- brazened
- withstood
- defied
- outbraved
- stood up to
- met
- resisted
- fought
- affronted
- approached
- accosted
- stood
- opposed
- cornered
- challenged
- faced up (to)
- battled
- repelled
- combated
- combatted
- squared (off)
- contended (with)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- dodged
- ducked
- avoided
- funked
- eschewed
- escaped
- shunned
- shirked
- evaded
- eluded
- shook
- sidestepped