bosom
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1bos·om
noun \ˈbu̇-zəm also ˈbü-\Definition of BOSOM
1
a : the human chest and especially the front part of the chest <hugged the child to his bosom> b : a woman's breasts regarded especially as a single feature <a woman with an ample bosom>; also : breast
2
a : the chest conceived of as the seat of the emotions and intimate feelings <a story you will take to your bosom> b : the security and intimacy of or like that of being hugged to someone's bosom <the bosom of her family>
3
: the part of a garment that covers the chest or the breasts
See Examples of BOSOM
- He clutched the flowers to his bosom.
- He never spoke of his childhood as an orphan, but kept dark memories of those days in his bosom.
- The shirt has a plain color and ruffles at the bosom.
Origin of BOSOM
Middle English, from Old English bōsm; akin to Old High German buosam bosom
First Known Use: before 12th century
2bosom
transitive verbDefinition of BOSOM
1
: embrace
2
: to enclose or carry in the bosom
Examples of BOSOM
- <bosomed by overgrown shrubbery, the abandoned cottage seemed like the ideal place for an afternoon tryst>
First Known Use of BOSOM
1587
3bosom
adjectiveDefinition of BOSOM
Examples of BOSOM
- <promised to remain bosom friends for the rest of their lives>
First Known Use of BOSOM
1590
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