Meaning of the word chest in English

What does chest mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chest

US /tʃest/

UK /tʃest/

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach

Example:

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He felt a sharp pain in his chest.

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She held the baby close to her chest.

Synonym:

thorax breast bust

a large strong box, typically made of wood, used for storage or transport

Example:

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He kept his old letters in a wooden chest.

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The pirates buried the treasure chest on the island.

Synonym:

box trunk coffer