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Definition of breasted

breasted

/ˈbrɛstɪd/
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breasted Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having a breast or chest of a specified size, shape, or color (used chiefly in hyphenated compounds).

Example

"The ornithologist photographed a red-breasted robin perched on the garden fence."


2

Designed with a front closure of a specified style or number of overlapping flaps (used in combination of garments such as coats or jackets).

Example

"He wore a classic double-breasted navy blazer to the formal dinner."

Word Nuance & Usage

Used almost exclusively as the second element in hyphenated compound adjectives (such as 'red-breasted', 'broad-breasted', or 'double-breasted') rather than as a standalone modifier.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Breasted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/breasted
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