plural pecs
ˈpeks 
informal
: a muscle connecting the ventral walls of the chest with the bones of the upper arm and shoulder : pectoral muscle
—usually plural
His muscular pecs and biceps were vestiges of his short, happy life as a pro triathlete.—
Austin Murphy
Austin MurphyHunky Patrick Swayze got to flex his pecs as a surfer in Point Break …—Jim Harwood
Jim HarwoodIn this totally enjoyable film, Schwarzenegger is witty, charming, subtle, tough and most impressive—a Cary Grant with pecs.—Ralph Novak
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—Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 May 2026
The men are tastefully muscled with hairless pecs that never imply they’ve been sculpted by steroids.
—Sarah Wang, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Broken foot, a torn pec, multiple knee injuries, back issues.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 May 2026
The men are tastefully muscled with hairless pecs that never imply they’ve been sculpted by steroids.
—Sarah Wang, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Broken foot, a torn pec, multiple knee injuries, back issues.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
These exercises create strong contractions and deep stretches in the pecs, both of which are important for muscle development.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pec
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“Pec.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pec. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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pec
noun
: pectoralis
—usually used in plural
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