breast

noun
UK /brest/
US /brest/

The front part of a person's or animal's chest.

The bird has a bright red breast.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Either of the two soft parts on a woman's chest that can make milk for a baby.

The mother held her baby to her breast.

3. The front part of a shirt or coat that covers the chest.

He tucked the letter into his breast pocket.

4. The place where strong feelings or secrets are kept inside a person.

She kept the secret in her breast.

5. To face or deal with something difficult in a brave way.

They had to breast the storm together.