26984 words

breasts

8 definitions • 11 examples
1
either of the two soft, rounded parts of a woman's chest that produce milk after she has a baby:

Examples:

When a woman becomes pregnant her breasts tend to grow larger.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.
Do you think she's had breast implants?
2
the front part of a bird's body:

Examples:

A robin is easy to identify because of its red breast.
3
the meat from the front part of the body of a bird or other animal:

Examples:

I had a cold chicken breast and a salad for lunch.
pigeon breasts
4
the part of a piece of clothing that covers a person's chest:

Examples:

He put a silk hanky in his breast pocket (= a pocket on the top front part of a shirt or coat).
5
a person's chest:

Examples:

The dagger entered his breast.
6
the centre of a person's feelings:

Examples:

A feeling of love surged in his breast.
7
either of the two soft, rounded parts of a woman’s chest that can produce milk after she has a baby
8
the front part of a bird’s body:

Examples:

[ U ] Would you prefer breast of chicken?

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