breasts

word · lemma: breast

/ˈbɹɛsts/
brests
/bɹˈɛsts/
brests

Definition

The breasts are the two soft parts on the front of a woman’s chest. The word can also refer more generally to the front part of the chest in some formal, literary, or anatomical contexts.

Usage & Nuances

This is a neutral anatomical word, common in medical, health, and body-related contexts. In everyday speech, tone matters: it can sound clinical, respectful, sexual, or awkward depending on context. Do not confuse it with 'chest', which is broader and often less specific.

Example Sentences

She felt pain in her breasts.

basic

The doctor checked her breasts during the exam.

basic

The baby was fed with breast milk from his mother's breasts.

basic

After surgery, she talked openly about changes to her breasts.

natural

The ad was criticized for focusing too much on women's breasts.

natural

In the painting, flowers covered her breasts.

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