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BOSOM

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Bosom.

How to pronounce bosom:

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Bosom - as a noun

The chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

Example: "His bosom was bursting with the secret"

A person's breast or chest

Cloth that covers the chest or breasts

A close affectionate and protective acceptance

Example: "His willing embrace of new ideas"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
embrace

The locus of feelings and intuitions

Example: "In your heart you know it is true"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heart

Either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knocker
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mammamammary gland
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bosom - as a verb

Hide in one's bosom

Example: "She bosomed his letters"

Hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

Example: "Hug me, please"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
embracehugsqueeze
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clasp
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bosom - as an adjective

In a very close relationship.

Example Sentences

"She rested her head on her mother's bosom."
"The baby fell asleep in the warmth of his father's bosom."
"The secret was kept close to her bosom."
"He held the locket tightly against his bosom."
"The old woman carried a handkerchief in her bosom."
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Word Game Points

Is BOSOM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bosom is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BOSOM has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BOSOM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bosom is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOSOM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BOSOM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bosom is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOSOM has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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