Chest

Pronunciation: /tʃɛst/

Definitions of chest

noun a woman's breasts

Example Sentences

A1 She placed her hand on her chest and felt her heart beating.

A2 The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.

B1 He held the treasure chest in his hands and marveled at its beauty.

B2 The weightlifter proudly showed off his strong chest muscles.

C1 The antique chest was carefully restored by a skilled craftsman.

C2 The intricate design on the wooden chest was a masterpiece of craftsmanship.

Examples of chest in a Sentence

formal The doctor listened to my chest with a stethoscope.

informal I have a pain in my chest after eating too much.

slang I can't believe he hit him in the chest during the game!

figurative She held her secrets close to her chest.

Grammatical Forms of chest

• past tense: chested
• plural: chests
• comparative: chestier
• superlative: chestiest
• present tense: chest
• future tense: will chest
• perfect tense: have chested
• continuous tense: chesting
• singular: chest
• positive degree: chest
• infinitive: to chest
• gerund: chesting
• participle: chested

Origin and Evolution of chest

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'chest' can be traced back to the Old French word 'chest', which originated from the Latin word 'cista' meaning 'box' or 'basket'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'chest' has evolved to refer to a piece of furniture used for storage, typically with a hinged lid. It can also refer to the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, where the heart and lungs are located.