Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. A formfitting sleeveless and usually strapless woman's top, worn as lingerie and often as evening attire.
Wiktionary
- n. A tight-fitting women's top, frequently strapless, worn either as an undergarment or as outerwear.
- adj. comparative form of busty: more busty
WordNet 3.0
- n. a close-fitting and strapless top without sleeves that is worn by women either as lingerie or for evening dress
Etymologies
- See busty. (Wiktionary)
- French, from buste, bust; see bust1. (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
Examples
“The new costume -- dark, skin-tight pants that Apolo Ono would envy, navy biker jacket and red top that no longer screams "bustier" -- represents an entirely fresh way to render Diana Prince.”
The Washington Post: An Artist's View: The true power of Wonder Woman's new look
“I would be a liar if I said that these were not complex visions (!) which may, or may not, have involved a beautiful blonde haired Damsel posing on a green field or ski piste, framed by mountains and happily holding aloft jugs of amber beer, with blocks of cheese and chocolate emanating from her tight fitting 'bustier' - enough for everyone!”
“The bustier is a new addition to my closet and goes so well with the mini jacket.”
““ All you guys who are saying that Bob should have said "bustier" instead of "bra": You'll all gay, right?””
“All you guys who are saying that Bob should have said "bustier" instead of "bra": You'll all gay, right?”
“Buy yourself the swankiest, most outrageous, most indulgent party outfit you can lay your hands on—such as Dolce & Gabbana lace bustier gown £2,690, Net-a-Porter —and go to the party safe in the knowledge that you will be wearing the most amazing outfit there.”
“Kurt Wilberding/The Wall Street Journal A cinnamon foil cable sweater with a jacquard bustier dress”
The Wall Street Journal: Charlotte Ronson Says Kids Are Alright
“She danced from table to table, but all her hip shaking and bustier shimmies were for naught.”
“I took off the bustier and got dressed, grabbing all the clothes I tried on and was going to buy.”
“I tried to imagine the bustier with a pair of leggings or skinny jeans.”
Lists
These user-created lists contain the word ‘bustier’.
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fashion
words that describe my closet, your closet, her closet, his closet, anyones closet in the world.
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window dressing
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kirstenio's Words
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not the sum of their parts
words formed as the combination of two or more other words, but which have a meaning unrelated to either of the constituent words
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the dressing room - unmentionables
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love
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