Synonyms of breech

breech

noun

ˈbrēch 

1

as in seat

the part of the body upon which someone sits

plant yourselves on your breeches on that bench and listen to what I have to say

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seat
• cheeks
• bum
• tail
• rump
• bottom
• posterior
• rear
• butt
• behind
• backside
• buttocks
• fundament
• rear end
• buns
• tail end
• beam
• fanny
• nates
• booty
• caboose
• haunches
• stern
• heinie
• tush
• derriere
• duff
• can
• keister
• hams
• hunkers
• moon

2

as in pants

breeches plural an outer garment covering each leg separately from waist to ankle

the mounted riders look striking in their red coats and white breeches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pants
• slacks
• trousers
• jeans
• pantaloons
• britches
• denims
• hose
• blue jeans
• legging
• cords
• corduroys
• cargo pants
• pants suit
• baggies
• sweatpants
• pantsuit
• knee breeches
• knickerbockers
• bloomers
• bell-bottoms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of breech

Core elements of the artillery platform – including the barrel, breech, recoil system and trunnions – will be manufactured at Rheinmetall’s large-calibre production site in Telford. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026

Sea holly, also known as bear's breeches, produces beautiful flower spikes and large, attractive leaves that slugs find unappealing. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 20 May 2026

The University of Cincinnati has not issued a statement regarding the breech, but some students have reported to The Enquirer that Canvas is down. — Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 May 2026

Wildflowers dot the park’s floor during the warmer months, like spring snowdrops, bellwort, Dutchman’s breeches, and wild roses; Iowa’s pretty pink state flower (the prairie rose) also flourishes here from June through August. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026