breast
UK: brɛst | US: brɛst
n. 1. The front part of the body between the neck and the abdomen; the chest.
n. 2. Either of the two soft, protruding organs on the upper front of a woman's body that secrete milk.
n. 3. The part of a garment that covers the chest.
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The word "breast" originates from Old English brēost, which referred broadly to the chest or bosom. It is a Germanic word with cognates in Old Norse (brjóst) and Dutch (borst). The term has retained its core meaning over centuries, evolving to specifically denote the mammary glands in women while still preserving its general sense of the upper torso. Its simplicity and ancient roots classify it as a non-splittable monomorphic word.
She held the baby close to her breast.
He clutched the book tightly against his breast.
The dress had intricate embroidery on the breast.
Breast cancer awareness campaigns save lives.
The eagle's breast was covered in white feathers.