Bosom: meaning, definitions and examples

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bosom

 

[ ˈbʊzəm ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

close relationship

The chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept. A close and intimate relationship; a bond.

Synonyms

center, core, heart

Examples of usage

  • She poured out her troubles to her bosom friend.
  • In her bosom, she carried the memories of her lost love.
  • The secret was safe in the bosom of her family.
  • His bosom friend stood by him through thick and thin.
  • They shared a bosom friendship that lasted a lifetime.
Context #2 | Noun

chest of a person

The chest of a person; the part of the body between the neck and the stomach. The breast of a person.

Synonyms

breast, chest, torso

Examples of usage

  • He held the letter close to his bosom.
  • She clutched her bosom in pain.
  • He felt a warmth in his bosom.
  • The necklace lay gently on her bosom.
  • The baby nuzzled against her bosom.
Context #3 | Verb

embrace closely

To embrace closely; to hug or hold onto tightly. To enclose or keep close.

Synonyms

clasp, embrace, hug

Examples of usage

  • She bosomed the child to her heart.
  • The lovers bosomed each other in a warm embrace.
  • He bosomed the secret for years.
  • She bosomed the puppy to keep it warm.
  • They bosomed their sorrows together.

Translations

Translations of the word "bosom" in other languages:

🇵🇹 seio

🇮🇳 स्तन

🇩🇪 Busen

🇮🇩 dada

🇺🇦 груди

🇵🇱 biust

🇯🇵 

🇫🇷 seins

🇪🇸 seno

🇹🇷 göğüs

🇰🇷 가슴

🇸🇦 صدر

🇨🇿 prsa

🇸🇰 prsia

🇨🇳 胸部

🇸🇮 prsi

🇮🇸 brjóst

🇰🇿 кеуде

🇬🇪 ძუძუს

🇦🇿 sinə

🇲🇽 seno

Etymology

The word 'bosom' has Old English origins, derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'bōsma', meaning 'breast' or 'chest'. Over time, the word evolved to also symbolize closeness, intimacy, and trust. It has been used in literature and poetry to convey deep emotional connections and physical warmth between individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,441 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.