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Breast

noun
/brest/

Meaning

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Either of the two soft, rounded parts on a woman’s chest that produce milk after childbirth.

Example Sentences

The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.

The baby was fed from his mother's breast.

Example Expressions

make a clean breast of

Synonyms

chest, bosom, bust, mammary
Entry 1
chest, bosom, bust
Entry 2
bosom, chest, bust, mammary

Antonyms

back, spine, rear
Entry 1
back, spine, rear
Entry 2
back, spine

Collocations

breast cancer, breast milk, breast stroke, chicken breast, breast surgery
Entry 1
breast cancer, breast milk, breast stroke, chicken breast
Entry 2
breast cancer, breast milk, chicken breast, breast surgery

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