ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bustier

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbuːstiɚ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Bustier is a noun meaning comparative form of busty: more busty.

Meaning

comparative form of busty: more busty.

More Meanings

  1. A tight-fitting women's top, often strapless, which covers the bust and sometimes extends over the belly, worn either as an undergarment or as outerwear.

Example Sentences

Next came the narrow silk straps of her bustier. She pushed the satin fabric down, toward her waist, exposing her breasts.
The clothes were equally frothy: teacup silk skirts, a bubbly wool coat in Bazooka pink, satin bustiers with huge fan pleats across the front, metallic peplum jackets and flamboyantly patterned tights.

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Related dictionary entries include bandeau, bust, bustline, underbodice, basque, underbust.

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