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bustled

American

[buhs-uhld] / ˈbʌs əld /

adjective

wearing or furnished with a bustle, a pad or framework formerly worn under the back of a woman's skirt to support and display its fullness.

Example Sentences

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“They want safety, and I understand that,” he said, as waiters bustled past with plates of yogurt-marinated mutton and chicken kebabs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Inside, the staff spoke imperfect English, but all wore smiles on their faces as they bustled around the establishment, tending to their customers.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

On a Ganzhou street dubbed "Rare Earth Avenue", construction workers bustled to complete a sprawling new headquarters for one of those giants, China Rare Earth Group.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

There's an eerie silence in areas that once bustled with tourist activity.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

Magdalys rolled her eyes and then everyone bustled out the door.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

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