Definition of Bosom
Bosom
bos·om
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a person's breast or chest, especially a woman's;
e.g. She clasped her hands to her bosom and gasped in surprise.
(noun)
(literary) the chest when viewed as the source of intimate feelings and emotions;
e.g. Fear filled his bosom and made his heart race.
(noun)
(literary) the protection, intimacy, and care provided by someone, a figurative hug;
e.g. They returned to the bosom of their childhood home for the holiday season.
(noun)
the part of a piece of clothing that covers the front of the chest, or the space between a person's chest and their clothing when viewed as a space for keeping things;
e.g. She wore a shiny gold pin on her bosom. He drew the letter from his bosom and began to read from it.
(adjective)
having an intimate and close relationship, typically referring to friends;
e.g. She is my bosom friend and I would trust her to want only the best for me.
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