Main Entry:

¹bos·om

Pronunciation:

\ˈbu̇-zəm also ˈbü-\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English bōsm; akin to Old High German buosam bosom

Date:

before 12th century

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 : breast2 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