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
- 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.
Word Forms
- bustiers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bandeau, bust, bustline, underbodice, basque, underbust.
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