English · Body & Health
chest
/tʃest/
[/tʃest/]
front upper torso
Beginnernoun
Definition
The front part of the upper body, between the neck and the stomach.
Example
He felt a sharp pain in his chest and decided to call the doctor at once.
He felt a sharp pain in his chest and decided to call the doctor at once.
Etymology
From Old English 'cest', meaning box, later the body part.
How & Where It’s Used
'Get it off your chest' means to share a worry.