bosom

bos-om · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person's chest, especially a woman's breasts.

  2. 2.

    The breast considered as the seat of emotions.

  3. 3.

    A close, intimate relationship; the heart of something.

  4. 4.

    (adjective) Very close and intimate.

Forms

plural: bosoms

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bosom friend/buddy — a very close, intimate friend
  • •
    in the bosom of — within the close embrace of; surrounded by
  • •
    Abraham's bosom — (biblical) heaven or paradise

Related words

See also: breast, chest, heart
Synonyms: breast, bust, chest, heart

Etymology

From Old English "bosm" (breast, bosom), of Germanic origin. Related to Dutch "boezem" and German "Busen."