bosom
word
Definition
'Bosom' refers to a person's chest, usually a woman's, and is also used in a figurative sense to mean the center of emotions, love, or intimacy.
Usage & Nuances
'Bosom' is formal or literary when referring to the chest and is rarely used in everyday speech; in modern contexts, 'chest' or 'breast' are more common. The figurative use appears in phrases like 'bosom friend' (very close friend) or 'in the bosom of the family' (in close family, comfort). Not used for men's chests in regular speech.
Example Sentences
He kept his worries hidden deep in his bosom.
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After years abroad, she longed for the bosom of her homeland.
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She held the baby close to her bosom.
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He found comfort in the bosom of his family.
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Mary wore a brooch on her bosom.
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They have been bosom friends since childhood.
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