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breast pocket

breast pock·et
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [brest pok-it]
    • /brɛst ˈpɒk ɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [brest pok-it]
    • /brɛst ˈpɒk ɪt/

Definitions of breast pocket words

  • countable noun breast pocket The breast pocket of a man's coat or jacket is a pocket, usually on the inside, next to his chest. 3
  • noun breast pocket a pocket on the outside of a garment, esp a jacket or shirt, level with one's chest 3
  • noun breast pocket shirt, jacket: pocket on the chest 1

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Parts of speech for Breast pocket

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breast pocket popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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