bosomy

adjective

bos·​omy ˈbu̇-zə-mē How to pronounce bosomy (audio)
also ˈbü-
Synonyms of bosomynext
1
: swelling upward or outward
bosomy hills
2
: having prominent breasts

Examples of bosomy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Emin’s masterpiece thumbed its nose at a tradition of recumbent feminine flesh on tousled white sheets (think Titian’s Venus of Urbino, Manet’s Olympia, or any number of bosomy Lucian Freud nudes). Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bosomy was in 1815

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Bosomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bosomy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on bosomy

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster