bosom

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noun

bos·om ˈbu̇-zəm How to pronounce bosom (audio)

also ˈbü-

: the human chest and especially the front part of the chest

hugged the child to his bosom

: a woman's breasts regarded especially as a single feature

a woman with an ample bosom

also : breast

a woman's bosoms

: the chest conceived of as the seat of the emotions and intimate feelings

a story you will take to your bosom

: the security and intimacy of or like that of being hugged to someone's bosom

the bosom of her family

: the part of a garment that covers the chest or the breasts

Synonyms

Noun

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

Verb

bower
circumfuse
cocoon
embosom
embower
embrace
enclose
inclose
encompass
enfold
enshroud
enswathe
envelop
enwrap
invest
involve
lap
mantle
muffle
shroud
swathe
veil
wrap

Adjective

buddy-buddy
chummy
close
especial
familiar
friendly
inseparable
intimate
inward
near
thick
tight

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Example Sentences

Noun He clutched the flowers to his bosom. He never spoke of his childhood as an orphan, but kept dark memories of those days in his bosom. The shirt has a plain color and ruffles at the bosom. Verb bosomed by overgrown shrubbery, the abandoned cottage seemed like the ideal place for an afternoon tryst Adjective promised to remain bosom friends for the rest of their lives

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Cecil and Sharon Worrell came here from Jamaica and Barbados, respectively, worked two or three jobs at a time, and raised their kids in the loving bosom of Hewins.

Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 The idea of taping up one’s bosom to achieve a particular silhouette is nothing new.

New York Times, 6 July 2022 Laurie Zaleski introduces Lesley Stahl to bosom buddies Jethro the donkey and Lorenzo the llama.

CBS News, 3 July 2022 Among her new additions to the Gaultier canon are a bondage suit, cut out at the bosom and buttocks, to reveal everything.

Steff Yotka, Vogue, 9 May 2022 Think opera gloves, frilled hems, and bosom-boasting bodices reminiscent of the romantic aesthetics from the era.

Ana Escalante, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2022 Marie-Aurore de Saxe, a French noblewoman and freethinker, was painted in the guise of Diana, the huntress, wearing a leopard-print gown with billowing sleeves and a plunging bosom.

Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2022 Again, who would have guessed that a voting bloc still largely made up of thousands of middle-aged guys would not clutch a song about passing driver’s ed to their collective bosom?

Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2022 Her bosom to his waistcoat-less chest, her hips to his, their thighs mashed together.

Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2022

Adjective

Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.

Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018 Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.

Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017 That's when fans started sharing all the receipts proving that China and Dove are bosom buddies.

Noelle Devoe, Seventeen, 31 July 2017 The clip also features a bunch of behind-the-scenes footage, illustrating that Miguel and RL Grime are truly bosom buddies having the time of their lives.

Kat Bein, Billboard, 21 July 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

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

Verb

verbal derivative of bosom entry 1

Adjective

from attributive use of bosom entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1590, in the meaning defined above

单词	bosoming
释义	bosom 1 of 3 noun bos·om ˈbu̇-zəm also ˈbü- 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 a woman's bosoms 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 bosom 2 of 3 verb bosomed; bosoming; bosoms transitive verb 1 : to enclose in or as if in an embrace a Gothic, moss-grown structure, half bosomed in trees T. L. Peacock 2 : to enclose or carry in the bosom (see bosom entry 1) she bosomed her letter E. P. O'Donnell bosom 3 of 3 adjective : close, intimate bosom friends Synonyms Noun belly blood bone(s) breast core gut heart heartstrings inner space inside quick soul Verb bower circumfuse cocoon embosom embower embrace enclose inclose encompass enfold enshroud enswathe envelop enwrap invest involve lap mantle muffle shroud swathe veil wrap Adjective buddy-buddy chummy close especial familiar friendly inseparable intimate inward near thick tight See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He clutched the flowers to his bosom. He never spoke of his childhood as an orphan, but kept dark memories of those days in his bosom. The shirt has a plain color and ruffles at the bosom. Verb bosomed by overgrown shrubbery, the abandoned cottage seemed like the ideal place for an afternoon tryst Adjective promised to remain bosom friends for the rest of their lives Recent Examples on the Web Noun Cecil and Sharon Worrell came here from Jamaica and Barbados, respectively, worked two or three jobs at a time, and raised their kids in the loving bosom of Hewins. Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 The idea of taping up one’s bosom to achieve a particular silhouette is nothing new. New York Times, 6 July 2022 Laurie Zaleski introduces Lesley Stahl to bosom buddies Jethro the donkey and Lorenzo the llama. CBS News, 3 July 2022 Among her new additions to the Gaultier canon are a bondage suit, cut out at the bosom and buttocks, to reveal everything. Steff Yotka, Vogue, 9 May 2022 Think opera gloves, frilled hems, and bosom-boasting bodices reminiscent of the romantic aesthetics from the era. Ana Escalante, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2022 Marie-Aurore de Saxe, a French noblewoman and freethinker, was painted in the guise of Diana, the huntress, wearing a leopard-print gown with billowing sleeves and a plunging bosom. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2022 Again, who would have guessed that a voting bloc still largely made up of thousands of middle-aged guys would not clutch a song about passing driver’s ed to their collective bosom? Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2022 Her bosom to his waistcoat-less chest, her hips to his, their thighs mashed together. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2022 Adjective Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies. Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018 Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf. Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017 That's when fans started sharing all the receipts proving that China and Dove are bosom buddies. Noelle Devoe, Seventeen, 31 July 2017 The clip also features a bunch of behind-the-scenes footage, illustrating that Miguel and RL Grime are truly bosom buddies having the time of their lives. Kat Bein, Billboard, 21 July 2017 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English bōsm; akin to Old High German buosam bosom Verb verbal derivative of bosom entry 1 Adjective from attributive use of bosom entry 1 First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1590, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition bosom 1 of 2 noun bos·om ˈbu̇z-əm 1 : the front of the human chest 2 : the breasts of a woman bosom 2 of 2 adjective : very close bosom friends bosoming verb present participle of bosom as in wrapping to surround or cover closely bosomed by overgrown shrubbery, the abandoned cottage seemed like the ideal place for an afternoon tryst Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance wrapping enveloping shrouding bowering embowering enclosing embosoming encompassing encasing enswathing involving circumfusing draping enfolding embracing enshrouding veiling embedding encircling cocooning mantling lapping muffling enwrapping swathing investing inclosing cloaking circling curtaining enwinding swaddling disguising overlaying blanketing imbedding enlacing masking camouflaging overspreading Antonyms & Near Antonyms exposing stripping baring denuding
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