bustier; bustiest
: having a large bust

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The walls were giddy with patterned paper and hung with vintage portraits of busty women. Julie Lasky, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025 Rather, the best-selling eau inside this busty bottle speaks (and smells) for itself, with delectable notes of musky vanilla, amber, and petals. Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 As a divorced father who disguises himself as the titular busty housekeeper to spend more time with his kids, Williams’ antics are nicely tempered by director Chris Columbus, who threads humor with emotion in admirable fashion. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 21 Jan. 2024 This suit is available in four prints and colors, and five sizes, plus the option for regular or busty fit. Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for busty

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of busty was in 1867

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“Busty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/busty. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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