chest — the front part of a person's body between the neck and the stomach
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the front part of a person's body between the neck and the stomach
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʃest/
Example Sentences
- The pirate's treasure chest was full of chocolate coins instead of real gold.
- She needed to get her concerns off her chest before the meeting.
- The bodybuilder's chest was so big, he couldn't see his own feet.
chest
NOUN[/tʃest/]
the front part of a person's body between the neck and the stomach
Bodybuilder proudly showing his chest
The old chest contained valuable documents. (TREASURE CHEST = CHEST → a box that stores valuable things)
The treasure chest held the best reward.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'chest' derives from Ancient Greek 'kiste' (box, container), which passed through Latin 'cista' before becoming Old English 'cest'. Both the anatomical cavity and the furniture piece share the semantic concept of a 'container' or 'receptacle', which accounts for their shared etymological root.
Breakdown
Greek kiste (box) → Latin cista → Old English cest → Modern English chest. The root meaning 'to contain' unified both the thoracic cavity and the wooden storage box, as both serve as containers.
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📝Examples
“The pirate's treasure chest was full of chocolate coins instead of real gold.”
“She needed to get her concerns off her chest before the meeting.”
“The bodybuilder's chest was so big, he couldn't see his own feet.”
“The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.”
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