Nearby Words
noun
1.
the breast of a human being.
2.
the breasts of a woman.
3.
the part of a garment that covers the breast.
4.
the breast, conceived of as the center of feelings or emotions.
5.
EXPANDsomething likened to the human breast: the bosom of the earth.
6.
COLLAPSEa state of enclosing intimacy; warm closeness: the bosom of the family.
adjective
7.
of, pertaining to, or worn on or over the bosom.
8.
intimate or confidential: a bosom friend.
00:10
00:09
00:08
00:07
00:06
00:05
00:04
00:03
00:02
00:01
Bosoming
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
verb (used with object)
9.
to take to the bosom; embrace; cherish.
10.
to hide from view; conceal.
Origin:
before 1000; Middle English; Old English bōs(u)m; cognate with Dutch boesem, German Busen
before 1000; Middle English; Old English bōs(u)m; cognate with Dutch boesem, German Busen
Synonyms
4. heart, affection. 8. close, cherished, boon, dear.
4. heart, affection. 8. close, cherished, boon, dear.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2012.
Cite This Source
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2012.
Cite This Source
|
Link To bosoming
Word Dynamo By Dictionary.com
Quote Of The Day
Dictionary.com, LLC. Copyright © 2012. All rights reserved.
