barrel-chested

[ bar-uhl-ches-tid ]

adjective

1. having a broad, prominent chest or thorax.

barrel-chested

adjective

1. having a large rounded chest

Word History and Origins

Origin of barrel-chested¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

It was wielded by a red-haired, red-bearded, barrel-chested giant whose blue-green eyes were as cold as death.

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The Phantom pointed a finger at a tall, barrel-chested man at the end of the line.

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One of them, barrel-chested and somewhat pompous in his manners, seemed to be a representative of the district attorneys office.

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Tee turned and saw a barrel-chested red-haired giant holding up a drink in the immemorial bar toast.

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Lester gave her a hug, and it smelled of the old days and the old Lester, the giant, barrel-chested pre-fatkins Lester.

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