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UK/["/brest/"]/US/["/brest/"]/

Meaning of Breast

either of the two round soft parts at the front of a woman’s body that produce milk when she has had a baby

In simple words: The front part of a person's or animal's body where milk comes from.

Breast in a sentence

  • She decided to breastfeed her baby for six months.
  • The doctor examined a lump in her breast during the routine check-up.
  • He has a tattoo across his chest and breast area.
  • Breast cancer awareness month is observed in October.
  • The athlete's effort to breast the tape first was commendable.

How to use Breast

Used in both biological and anatomical contexts. In informal settings, it can also refer to a person's emotions or bravery (e.g., 'heart of a lion'). Avoid in overly formal context unless discussing medical or anatomical subjects.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'breast' as the 'best' part of the body for feeding babies.

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Synonyms for Breast

Opposites of Breast

Common mistakes with Breast

  • Confused with 'chest', which refers to the area in general rather than specifically the breasts.
  • Used inappropriately in slang contexts where it may be considered vulgar.
  • Mispronounced or misspelled as 'breas' or 'brest'.

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Frequently asked questions about Breast

What does Breast mean?

The front part of a person's or animal's body where milk comes from.

What is the definition of Breast?

either of the two round soft parts at the front of a woman’s body that produce milk when she has had a baby

How do you use Breast in a sentence?

She decided to breastfeed her baby for six months.

Can you give another example of Breast?

The doctor examined a lump in her breast during the routine check-up.

What are synonyms for Breast?

Common alternatives include chest.

What is the opposite of Breast?

Opposite meanings include back, abdomen.

What words go with Breast?

It commonly pairs with ample, big, enormous, cancer, lump, tumour/​tumor, beat your breast, clutch somebody/​something to your breast, hold somebody/​something to your breast, ample, big, enormous, cancer, lump, tumour/​tumor, ample, big, enormous, cancer, lump, tumour/​tumor, ample, big, enormous, cancer, lump, tumour/​tumor.

What are common mistakes when using Breast?

Confused with 'chest', which refers to the area in general rather than specifically the breasts. Used inappropriately in slang contexts where it may be considered vulgar. Mispronounced or misspelled as 'breas' or 'brest'.

How do you pronounce Breast?

US: /["/brest/"]/, UK: /["/brest/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Breast?

Used in both biological and anatomical contexts. In informal settings, it can also refer to a person's emotions or bravery (e.g., 'heart of a lion'). Avoid in overly formal context unless discussing medical or anatomical subjects.

What CEFR level is Breast?

"Breast" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.