buxom

adjective

bux·​om ˈbək-səm How to pronounce buxom (audio)
1
: vigorously or healthily plump
a buxom warm friendly womanBurl Ives
specifically : full-bosomed
2
archaic : full of gaiety
3
obsolete
b
: offering little resistance : flexible
wing silently the buxom airJohn Milton
buxomly adverb
buxomness noun

Examples of buxom in a Sentence

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On the balcony of his grandparents’ Florida condo, Billy spies a buxom woman lounging by the pool. Caroline Madden, Vulture, 8 July 2024 My buxom breasts and backside are also accompanied by fat on my arms, belly, and legs. Raquel Reichard, refinery29.com, 24 Sep. 2024 The other photos were of my husband’s buxom cousin in her revealing cleavage. Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 29 June 2024 The other photos were of my husband’s buxom cousin in her cleavage-revealing dress. Amy Dickinson, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for buxom 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English buxsum, from Old English *būhsum; akin to Old English būgan to bend — more at bow

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Time Traveler
The first known use of buxom was in the 12th century

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“Buxom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buxom. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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buxom

adjective
bux·​om ˈbək-səm How to pronounce buxom (audio)
: having a healthy plump form
buxomness noun

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