bosom
9 synonyms for bosom, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person's chest, especially a woman's breasts.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A person's chest, especially a woman's breasts.
“She clutched the photograph to her bosom.”
How to use bosom
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bosom friend
in the bosom of
close to one's bosom
Etymology
From Old English bosm, going back to a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to swell or curve" — related to words for "breast" and "cheek" in several other old languages.
Full origin of bosom →Frequently asked questions
What does “bosom” mean?
The word “bosom” means a person's chest, especially a woman's breasts. In plain terms, a person's chest, or, more figuratively, the private inner part of someone's feelings.
How do you pronounce “bosom”?
“Bosom” is pronounced BUUZM (/ˈbʊz(ə)m/ in IPA).
How do you use “bosom” in a sentence?
Here is “bosom” used in a sentence: “She clutched the photograph to her bosom.”
What part of speech is “bosom”?
Depending on how it is used, “bosom” can be a noun, an adjective and a verb.
Where does the word “bosom” come from?
The word “bosom” comes from Old English. From Old English bosm, going back to a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to swell or curve" — related to words for "breast" and "cheek" in several other old languages.
Is “bosom” a common word?
“Bosom” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bosom” have?
“Bosom” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person's chest, especially a woman's breasts.
