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bustier

American

[boos-tyey] / busˈtyeɪ /

noun

a woman's close-fitting, sleeveless, strapless top, often elasticized, usually having boning or facing to give it shape, and worn as a blouse.

bustier British

/ ˈbuːstɪeɪ /

noun

a type of close-fitting usually strapless top worn by women

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Etymology

Origin of bustier

< French, originally an undergarment so tailored; bust ¹, -ier ²

Example Sentences

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Recording artist Doja Cat wore a custom Marc Jacobs look that featured giant shoulder pads and a leopard-print bustier panel.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

At 7 p.m. on the dot, drag queen Jupiter Genesis kicked off the show, wearing a layered purple boa and a metallic bustier.

From Slate • Nov. 2, 2024

After a 19-year break, the 50-year-old ascended from underneath the staged runway and did her signature strut — and her “smize” — in a VSX balconette catsuit, bustier and a metallic cape.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

The attention to detail was clear, from the scalloped bustier, reminiscent of seashell waves, to the ruffles of fabric around the bust, which evoked imagery of a cloud and the intricate beauty of coral.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024

Her jacket is an unholy combination of blazer and bustier.

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2023

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