breastbone

Definition

The central narrow bone in the front of the chest, connecting the collarbone and the top ribs.

Etymology

From Middle English brust-bon, brestbon, from Old English brēostbān (“breastbone”), equivalent to breast + bone.

Example Sentences

• "He lapped out of his hand, then sat up in the sunlight, crossing his shins in front of him, and after a time let his woolly head fall on his breastbone."