breast
word
/ˈbɹɛst/
brest
/bɹˈɛst/
brest
Definition
The breast is the front upper part of a person’s body, especially where the chest is. For women, it also refers to one of the two body parts that produce milk after childbirth.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in medical, anatomical, or formal contexts. In everyday conversation, people often say 'chest' for the general body area. 'Breast' is also common in phrases like 'breast cancer' and for meat, as in 'chicken breast'.
Spanish: pecho - senoPortuguese (BR): peito - seioPortuguese (PT): peito - mamaChinese (Simplified): 胸部 - 乳房Chinese (Traditional): 胸部 - 乳房Hindi: छाती - स्तनArabic: صدر - ثديBengali: বুক - স্তনRussian: грудьJapanese: 胸 - 乳房（医学的・女性の乳房を指す際）Vietnamese: ngực - vúKorean: 가슴 - 유방Turkish: göğüs - memeUrdu: سینہ - چھاتیIndonesian: dada - payudara
Example Sentences
The doctor checked her breast during the exam.
basic
The baby drinks milk from the mother's breast.
basic
I bought two chicken breasts for dinner.
basic
She found a small lump in her breast and made an appointment right away.
natural
He held the letter to his breast and smiled.
natural
I usually grill chicken breast because it cooks quickly.
natural