First Known Use: before 12th century
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1bosom
noun bos·om \ˈbu̇-zəm also ˈbü-\
: a person's chest
: a person's chest when it is thought of as the place where secret thoughts and feelings are kept
: a woman's breasts
Full 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
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Origin of BOSOM
Middle English, from Old English bōsm; akin to Old High German buosam bosom
2bosom
verb
Definition of BOSOM
transitive verb
1
: embrace
2
: to enclose or carry in the bosom
First Known Use of BOSOM
1587
3bosom
adjective
: very close : very dear
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First Known Use of BOSOM
1590
BOSOM Defined for Kids
1bosom
noun bos·om \ˈbu̇z-əm\
Definition of BOSOM for Kids
1
: the front of the human chest
2
: the breasts of a woman
2bosom
adjective
Definition of BOSOM for Kids
: very close <bosom friends>
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