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- DictionaryBos·om/ˈbo͝ozəm/
noun
- 1. a woman's chest: "her ample bosom"
adjective
- 1. (of a friend) close or intimate: "the two girls had become bosom friends"
the bosom of something [singular] a situation in which you are with people who love and protect you. They were welcomed into the bosom of the Church. Definition of bosom noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The bosom is the breast or chest area of the body. It is also poetically considered to be the place where our feelings reside. Used as a verb or noun, bosom originates from the Old English word bosm, meaning "breast, womb, surface, or ship's hold." It is commonly used as a polite reference to a woman's breasts.
May 13, 2024 · 1. the human breast; specif., a woman's breasts. 2. a thing thought of as like this. the bosom of the sea. 3. the breast regarded as the source of feelings or the seat of inmost thoughts. 4. the enclosing space formed by the breast and arms in embracing.
n. 1. (Anatomy) the chest or breast of a person, esp the female breasts. 2. (Clothing & Fashion) the part of a woman's dress, coat, etc, that covers the chest. 3. a protective centre or part: the bosom of the family. 4. the breast considered as the seat of emotions. 5. ( modifier) very dear; intimate: a bosom friend.
noun. uk / ˈbʊz ə m / us. Add to word list. [ C ] a woman's breasts. a bosom buddy/pal, etc. a very good friend. (Definition of bosom from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of bosom. in Chinese (Traditional) （女人的）乳房, 前胸, （尤指）胸懷，內心… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) （女人的）乳房, 前胸, （尤指）胸怀，内心… See more.
Bosom definition: . See examples of BOSOM used in a sentence.
Mar 25, 2024 · Verb [ edit] bosom (third-person singular simple present bosoms, present participle bosoming, simple past and past participle bosomed) To enclose or carry in the bosom; to keep with care; to take to heart; to cherish . To conceal; to hide from view; to embosom . ( intransitive) To belly; to billow, swell or bulge .
