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Breast: Meanings, Examples, and Common Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：woman's chest area (breast)
breast
/brɛst/
n.
The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, especially in women.
woman's chest area
➕
/ˈwʊmənz tʃɛst ˈɛriə/
n.
Refers to the front part of the body between the neck and stomach, especially the mammary area in women.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English brēost, cognate with German Brust, from Proto-Germanic *breust-.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'breast' as the 'best' part of the front torso for both anatomy and poultry dining.
📖 Example
During the health check, the doctor gently reminded her of the importance of regular breast self-examinations.
During the health check, the doctor gently reminded her of the importance of regular breast self-examinations.
🔗 Collocations
breast cancer – a malignant tumor that develops in breast tissue
breast self-exam – a routine self-check of the breasts for lumps or changes
breast milk – milk produced by the mammary glands for feeding infants
🔄 Synonyms
chest (n.) – the front part of the upper body, but less specific to female anatomy
bosom (n.) – a poetic or affectionate term for a woman's breasts
mammary gland (n.) – the scientific term for the milk-producing organ in mammals
🚫 Antonyms
back (n.) – the rear part of the torso, opposite the front
🌱 Derivatives
breastplate (n.) – armor protecting the chest
breastfeed (v.) – to feed a baby with milk from the breast
breaststroke (n.) – a swimming stroke performed on the front of the body
📖 Cultural Story
The word has been in use since Old English times; modern health campaigns like 'Breast Cancer Awareness' have made it a key term in medical and wellness contexts.
Meaning 2：poultry meat cut (breast)
breast
/brɛst/
n.
The meat from the front part of a bird like chicken or duck. It's usually the leanest part.
poultry meat cut
➕
/ˈpoʊltri miːt kʌt/
n.
The lean meat from the front part of a bird's body, commonly from chicken or turkey.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
For his post-workout meal, he grilled a lean chicken breast and paired it with a fresh green salad.
For his post-workout meal, he grilled a lean chicken breast and paired it with a fresh green salad.
🔗 Collocations
chicken breast – the breast meat of a chicken, often boneless and skinless
turkey breast – the lean meat from the breast of a turkey
grilled breast – breast meat cooked on a grill, a healthy preparation method
🔄 Synonyms
fillet (n.) – a boneless cut of meat, often used for chicken breast
white meat (n.) – the lighter-colored meat from poultry, including the breast
poultry cutlet (n.) – a thin slice of poultry meat, often from the breast
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
breast of chicken (n.) – a specific cut of chicken meat
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