breast

noun
UK: /brest/
US: /brest/

  1. Either of the two soft, protruding organs on the upper front of a woman's body that secrete milk after pregnancy or the corresponding part of a man's body.

    1. She had a pain in her breast. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor examined her breast for any signs of abnormalities during the checkup. [ ] [ ]

  2. The front part of the chest.

    1. The baby was sleeping on his mother's breast. [ ] [ ]
    2. He clutched the medal tightly to his breast, overwhelmed with emotion. [ ] [ ]

  3. To meet or confront something directly and bravely.

    1. They breasted the hill with determination. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ship breasted the waves, pushing forward against the storm's relentless power. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chest bosom bust teat
breast verb

  1. To confront or overcome something.

    1. The swimmer breasted the waves. [ ] [ ]
    2. The boat breasted the current, slowly making its way upstream against the strong flow. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "breast" in English means: Either of the two soft, protruding organs on the upper front of a woman's body that secrete milk after pregnancy or the corresponding part of a man's body., The front part of the chest., To meet or confront something directly and bravely..

The phonetic transcription of "breast" is /brest/ in British English and /brest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "breast": chest, bosom, bust, teat.

Example usage of "breast": "She had a pain in her breast.". More examples on the page.