breasted

¹

[ bres-tid ]

adjective

1. having a breast.
2. having a specified kind of breast (usually used in combination):

   narrow-breasted.

Breasted

²

[ bres-tid ]

noun

1. James Henry, 1865–1935, U.S. archaeologist and historian of ancient Egypt.

Word History and Origins

Origin of breasted¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1300; breast, -ed ³

Example Sentences

“Do you want single breasted or double breasted? Do you want a coat? Do you want it baggy? Do you want it slim? What color? What fabric?”

From Los Angeles Times

The postwar “Bold Look” promoted by Esquire magazine in the spring of 1948 features a man with a boldly printed tie; pinstripes and double breasted cuts likewise remained.

From Los Angeles Times

The opening look set the tone - an ivory, double breasted coat, buttoned snuggly across the chest before flaring out, the feathery fringe of a miniskirt poking out below.

From Reuters

On a recent visit, a red breasted hawk perched atop a post where one of its security lights had broken and fallen off.

From New York Times

The assistant bar manager, for instance, wears a sports jacket of burgundy velvet; the bar manager wears the double breasted version of the same garment, which is incrementally fancier.

From New York Times