bustier

noun

bus·​tier ˌbü-stē-ˈā How to pronounce bustier (audio)
ˌbə-,
-ˈtyā
: a tight-fitting often strapless top worn as a brassiere or outer garment

Examples of bustier in a Sentence

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The all-black dress had a bustier top and flattering pleats for a voluminous appearance. Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025 Palmer posted a carousel of photos showing off her look, which included baggy, gray, velvet pants, a pink and gray bustier, and a fur coat worn off the shoulders. Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Jan. 2025 She’s worn the brand’s La Medusa sandals for a gala evening, and wore the Medusa bustier from Versace for a bold double denim look at the Chiefs vs Ravens game in Kansas City in September. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024 The brand carries bridal lingerie and festival lingerie lines, too, with many fruity, frilly, sparkly slip dresses and bustiers that are perfect for Coachella (or your wedding night). Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bustier 

Word History

Etymology

French, from buste

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bustier was in 1978

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“Bustier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustier. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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