1 [count] a : a person's chest
▪ He clutched the flowers to his bosom.
b : a person's chest when it is thought of as the place where secret thoughts and feelings are kept
▪ He never spoke of his childhood as an orphan, but kept dark memories of those days in his bosom. 2 [count] somewhat old-fashioned a : a woman's breasts
▪ her large bosom
b : one of a woman's breasts
▪ a woman's bosoms 3 [singular] : the part of a piece of clothing that covers the chest
▪ The shirt has a plain color and ruffles at the bosom. 4 [singular] : a safe and comfortable place or situation — usually + of ▪ the bosom of your family ▪ She found comfort in the bosom of the Church.
▪ He clutched the flowers to his bosom.
b : a person's chest when it is thought of as the place where secret thoughts and feelings are kept
▪ He never spoke of his childhood as an orphan, but kept dark memories of those days in his bosom.
▪ her large bosom
b : one of a woman's breasts
▪ a woman's bosoms
▪ The shirt has a plain color and ruffles at the bosom.





