n. | 1. | The breast of a human being; the part, between the arms, to which anything is pressed when embraced by them. |
2. | The breasts of a woman; | |
3. | The breast, considered as the seat of the passions, affections, and operations of the mind; consciousness; secret thoughts. | |
4. | Embrace; loving or affectionate inclosure; fold. | |
5. | Any thing or place resembling the breast; a supporting surface; an inner recess; the interior; | |
6. | The part of the dress worn upon the breast; an article, or a portion of an article, of dress to be worn upon the breast; | |
7. | Inclination; desire. | |
8. | A depression round the eye of a millstone. | |
a. | 1. | Of or pertaining to the bosom. |
2. | Intimate; confidential; familiar; trusted; cherished; beloved; | |
v. t. | 1. | To inclose or carry in the bosom; to keep with care; to take to heart; to cherish. |
2. | To conceal; to hide from view; to embosom. |
Noun | 1. | bosom - the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept; "his bosom was bursting with the secret" |
2. | bosom - a person's breast or chest | |
3. | bosom - cloth that covers the chest or breasts | |
4. | bosom - a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family" Synonyms: embrace | |
5. | bosom - the locus of feelings and intuitions; "in your heart you know it is true"; "her story would melt your bosom" Synonyms: heart | |
6. | bosom - either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman | |
Verb | 1. | bosom - hide in one's bosom; "She bosomed his letters" |
2. | bosom - hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced" |