Pronunciation

/chest/

Definitions

Noun

1. A chest is a large box or container with a lid, typically made of wood, used for storing clothes, valuables, or other items. It can also refer to the front part of a person’s torso between the neck and waist, especially when it’s muscular or prominent. Example: “The antique chest held family treasures.”
2. In anatomy, the thoracic cage or chest wall, which consists of the ribs, sternum, and muscles that protect the heart and lungs.

Verb (informal)

1. To open one’s chest means to express one’s feelings or thoughts openly. Example: “After the argument, he finally opened his chest about how he felt.”
2. (figurative) To have a full chest or be proud of something means to be confident or show off one’s achievements. Example: “She had a full chest talking about her successful business.”

Phrases

• “Store your clothes in the chest.”
• “Take a deep breath and expand your chest.”
• “He has a strong, broad chest from years of working out.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The old man dusted off a cherished chest from his childhood.”
• Verb: “He opened his chest and shared his life story with the group.”
• Informal: “She had a full chest after winning the marathon.”

Synonyms

• Wardrobe
• Trunk
• Storage compartment
• Pectoral region
• Breastplate (anatomy)
• Heart and soul (figurative)