barrel-chested
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of barrel-chested
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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He was a small man, barrel-chested and sweaty.
From Slate • Jan. 27, 2024
It’s a refreshing update to Shakespeare’s hormonal teens, and the proud, barrel-chested Disney princes of yore.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2023
The barrel-chested leader is often shown playing ice hockey or working in his vegetable garden.
From Washington Times • May 15, 2023
It’s business as usual for the gravelly voiced, barrel-chested Jones.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2022
Standing in front of Dad was a young, barrel-chested man wearing a shiny blue suit.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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