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bosom

The correct spelling is bosom.

How to pronounce bosom

/ˈbʊz(ə)m/
noun

IPA: /ˈbʊz(ə)m/

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The correct spelling is bosom. (somewhat obsolete) The breast or chest of a human (or sometimes of another animal).

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(somewhat obsolete) The breast or chest of a human (or sometimes of another animal).
  2. 2.The seat of one's inner thoughts, feelings etc.; one's secret feelings; desire.
  3. 3.The protected interior or inner part of something; the area enclosed as by an embrace.
  4. 4.The part of a dress etc. covering the chest; a neckline.
  5. 5.A woman's breast(s).

verb

  1. 1.To enclose or carry in the bosom; to keep with care; to take to heart; to cherish.
  2. 2.To conceal; to hide from view; to embosom.
  3. 3.To belly; to billow, swell or bulge.
  4. 4.To belly; to cause to billow, swell or bulge.

adjective

  1. 1.In a very close relationship.

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