breadbaskets

Definition of breadbasketsnext
plural of breadbasket, slang
as in stomachs
the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis got hit right in the breadbasket

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Noun
  • This domestic food supply produces food for 179 million Americans relying on citrus, corn, lettuce, cabbage, green beans, celery, and other vegetables that keep American stomachs full for more than seven months of the year.
    George Landrith, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
  • This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Giving them playtime on their bellies can help, as can burping them more frequently during feedings.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
  • With almost no international flights entering or leaving Venezuela, many families had to make alternate arrangements for Christmas this year, living rooms and bellies much emptier than anticipated.
    Armando Ledezma, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Breadbaskets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breadbaskets. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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