bosom

noun
UK: /ˈbʊzəm/
US: /ˈbʊzəm/

  1. The front of a person's chest, especially a woman's.

    1. She held the baby to her bosom. [ ] [ ]
    2. He clutched the precious letter tightly to his bosom, overwhelmed with emotion. [ ] [ ]

  2. The part of a garment that covers the chest.

    1. Her dress had lace at the bosom. [ ] [ ]
    2. The low-cut design of her gown revealed a hint of her bosom, attracting glances. [ ] [ ]

  3. A feeling of warmth, affection, or security.

    1. He felt peace in the bosom of his family. [ ] [ ]
    2. She found solace in the bosom of nature, escaping the city's relentless pace. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

heart breast core embrace chest
bosom transitive-verb

  1. To hold (someone or something) closely in one's arms or embrace.

    1. She bosomed her child after the race. [ ] [ ]
    2. He bosomed the stray kitten, offering it warmth and a safe haven from the cold. [ ] [ ]

  2. To cherish or nurture (a feeling or idea).

    1. He bosomed resentment for the betrayal. [ ] [ ]
    2. She bosomed a secret ambition, carefully guarding it until the opportune moment. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bosom" in English means: The front of a person's chest, especially a woman's., The part of a garment that covers the chest., A feeling of warmth, affection, or security..

The phonetic transcription of "bosom" is /ˈbʊzəm/ in British English and /ˈbʊzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bosom": heart, breast, core, embrace, chest.

Example usage of "bosom": "She held the baby to her bosom.". More examples on the page.