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bustier

/ˌbuːs.tiˈeɪ/
bus · ti · er
Plural:bustiers
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• noun

1

A close-fitting, typically strapless women's garment covering the chest and midriff, worn either as supportive lingerie or as a fashion top.

Example

"She paired a structured satin bustier with high-waisted tailored trousers for the evening gala."

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• adjective

1

Having a larger or fuller bust than another (comparative form of busty).

Example

"The costume designer had to let out the seams on the vintage dress to fit a bustier actress."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Bustier" is a heteronym: as a noun meaning a fitted garment, it is pronounced in the French manner (/ˌbuːstiˈeɪ/); as the comparative of the English adjective "busty," it is pronounced (/ˈbʌstiər/).

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• Nearby Words

bustard
busted
buster
bustier
bustiness
bustle
bustline

Word Origin & Etymology

The noun was borrowed in the mid-20th century from French "bustier", derived from "buste" (bust or upper torso), which traces back to Italian "busto".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bustier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bustier
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