Brust

Brust is the German noun for the chest or breast, referring to the upper front part of the torso in humans and many mammals. In everyday language, it can denote the chest area or the torso as a whole, and it appears in numerous compound terms describing anatomy or clothing.

The term is of Germanic origin and has cognates in other languages; related forms include Dutch borst and Swedish bröst, reflecting a shared linguistic heritage across Germanic languages.

Beyond its anatomical sense, Brust is also used as a surname in German-speaking regions. It can function as a geographic toponym in some areas, where places named Brust are typically small settlements or hamlets. In compound words, Brust participates in several standard anatomical terms, such as Brustkorb (thorax), Brustbein (sternum), Brustmuskulatur (pectoral muscles), and Brustwarze (nipple).