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The correct spelling is bosom.
How to pronounce bosom
/ˈbʊz(ə)m/
nounIPA: /ˈbʊz(ə)m/
Say it like: Bos-om
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.(somewhat obsolete) The breast or chest of a human (or sometimes of another animal).
- 2.The seat of one's inner thoughts, feelings etc.; one's secret feelings; desire.
- 3.The protected interior or inner part of something; the area enclosed as by an embrace.
- 4.The part of a dress etc. covering the chest; a neckline.
- 5.A woman's breast(s).
verb
- 1.To enclose or carry in the bosom; to keep with care; to take to heart; to cherish.
- 2.To conceal; to hide from view; to embosom.
- 3.To belly; to billow, swell or bulge.
- 4.To belly; to cause to billow, swell or bulge.
adjective
- 1.In a very close relationship.
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