chest

noun
\ ˈchest How to pronounce chest (audio) \

Definition of chest

1a : a container for storage or shipping especially : a box with a lid used especially for the safekeeping of belongings
b : a cupboard used especially for the storing of medicines or first-aid supplies
2 : the place where money of a public institution is kept : treasury also : the fund so kept
3a : thorax sense 1 especially : the part of the human body enclosed by the ribs and sternum
b : breast sense 2a a hairy chest

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Other Words from chest

chestful \ ˈchest-​ˌfu̇l How to pronounce chestful (audio) \ noun

Synonyms for chest

Synonyms

bin, box, caddy, case, casket, locker, trunk

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Examples of chest in a Sentence

He has a broad chest. The pain is in my upper chest.

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Despite a cool, wet start to the growing season, the pot plants were already chest high by mid-July at WeedMD Inc.'s farm in southwestern Ontario, a region better known for producing fruit and corn than cannabis. Kristine Owram, chicagotribune.com, "Asparagus makes way for weed in Canada’s fields," 13 Aug. 2019 Patrons and music lovers are allowed to bring blankets, lawn chairs as well as small coolers and ice chests with their own food and beverages. Jeff Forward, Houston Chronicle, "Market Street in Woodlands unveils free fall concert series," 13 Aug. 2019 The doctor, handsome and charismatic, a chest tattoo peeking over the top of his shirt collar, had me undress from the waist up. Cyrus Grace Dunham, The New Yorker, "A Year Without a Name," 12 Aug. 2019 He was flown to the UC Davis Medical Center with head and chest trauma, according to the report. Thy Vo, The Mercury News, "15-year-old airlifted to hospital after accident near Orwood Marina," 11 Aug. 2019 Wilson, a linebacker, said the shower heads were at chest level for all three players. Chris Tomasson, Twin Cities, "Tokyo giants: Vikings players’ trip enlightening, claustrophobic," 5 Aug. 2019 Early development has focused on very narrow diagnostic applications, such as scrutinizing images for hints of skin cancer or nail fungus, or reading chest X-rays. Jeremy Hsu, Quartz, "Artificial intelligence could globally revolutionize health care—unless it destroys it," 2 Aug. 2019 Broncos cornerback Linden Stephens placed his left hand on Gage’s chest and officials threw a flag for a 43-yard defensive pass interference penalty. Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, "Denver Broncos lose first defensive pass interference challenge of 2019 NFL season," 1 Aug. 2019 Anglers typically cast flashy spinning lures into the muddy water, where hip boots or chest waders are strongly recommended. Matt Tunseth, Anchorage Daily News, "Kenai River sockeye salmon returns steady but not spectacular as peak of run arrives," 19 July 2019

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First Known Use of chest

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for chest

Middle English, from Old English cest, cist chest, box, from Latin cista, from Greek kistē basket, hamper

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chest

noun

English Language Learners Definition of chest

: a container (such as a box or case) for holding things or moving them from place to place
: the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

chest

noun
\ ˈchest How to pronounce chest (audio) \

Kids Definition of chest

1 : a container (as a box or case) for storing, safekeeping, or shipping tool chest treasure chest
2 : the front part of the body enclosed by the ribs and breastbone
3 : a fund of public money a community chest to benefit the needy

Other Words from chest

chested \ ˈche-​stəd \ adjective

chest

noun
\ ˈchest How to pronounce chest (audio) \

Medical Definition of chest

2 : the part of the body enclosed by the ribs and sternum

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