Bosom

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊzəm/

Definitions of bosom

noun the part of a dress that covers the chest

Example Sentences

A1 She held the baby close to her bosom.

A2 The necklace was hidden in the depths of her bosom.

B1 He felt a sense of warmth and comfort in her bosom.

B2 The secret was kept close to her bosom, never to be revealed.

C1 The novel delves deep into the protagonist's inner bosom, exploring their desires and fears.

C2 The artist's masterpiece captured the essence of human emotion, laying bare the complexities of the human bosom.

Examples of bosom in a Sentence

formal She held the precious locket close to her bosom, treasuring the memories it contained.

informal I tucked the photo into my bosom so I wouldn't lose it.

slang She slipped the stolen item into her bosom to hide it from the security guard.

figurative The company's new policy was kept close to the bosom of the CEO until it was officially announced.

Grammatical Forms of bosom

• past tense: bosomed
• plural: bosoms
• comparative: more bosomy
• superlative: most bosomy
• present tense: bosoms
• future tense: will bosom
• perfect tense: have bosomed
• continuous tense: is bosoming
• singular: bosom
• positive degree: bosom
• infinitive: to bosom
• gerund: bosoming
• participle: bosomed

Origin and Evolution of bosom

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bosom' originated from Old English 'bōsm' which meant 'breast, chest, womb'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bosom' has evolved to refer to the chest area or the part of a garment that covers the chest, and also to signify closeness, intimacy, or a person's innermost feelings.