bosom

/ˈbʊzəm/
adjective
  1. Very close and intimate; dear.
    • They have been bosom friends since childhood.
    • He invited only his bosom companions to the party.
    • She is my bosom buddy, and I tell her everything.
noun
  1. A woman's chest or breasts.
    • The dress had a lace trim across the bosom.
    • He rested his head on her warm bosom.
    • She held the baby close to her bosom.
  2. The chest or front of a person's body, especially when thought of as the center of emotion or affection.
    • She felt a deep warmth in her bosom when she saw her old friend.
    • He clutched the letter to his bosom.
    • The secret lay hidden in his bosom for years.
  3. A close, protective, or intimate relationship or environment.
    • She was welcomed into the bosom of the family.
    • He found peace in the bosom of nature.
    • The small town felt like the bosom of the community.
  4. The part of a garment that covers the chest.
    • The shirt had a pocket on the bosom.
    • She pinned a brooch to the bosom of her dress.
    • The jacket was too tight across the bosom.
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