chest
UK: tʃest | US: tʃest
n. the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach
n. a large, strong box used for storage or transport
n. a piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes
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The word "chest" traces back to Old English cist or cyst, derived from Latin cista (meaning "box" or "chest"), which itself comes from Greek kistē (a woven container). Over time, the meaning expanded to include the anatomical sense, likely due to the ribcage's resemblance to a protective box. The dual meanings—physical storage and body part—reflect the word's logical progression from concrete object to anatomical metaphor.
She placed the jewelry in a wooden chest for safekeeping.
He felt a sharp pain in his chest after running.
The antique chest was filled with old books.
The doctor listened to her chest with a stethoscope.
They discovered a treasure chest buried in the sand.