bosom

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

Examples of BOSOM

1. He clutched the flowers to his bosom.
2. He never spoke of his childhood as an orphan, but kept dark memories of those days in his bosom.
3. 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

Related to BOSOM

Synonyms: belly, blood, bone(s), core, breast, gut, heart, heartstrings, inner space, inside, quick, soul

Related Words: conscience, mind

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