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 star arrived toe the ceremony in eye-catching Gucci dress featuring a gold bustier and foil-like metallic silver skirt, then took in the show with husband Jay-Z wearing a Schiaparelli gown and matching gloves. Brittany Talarico, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 The year before, in 2022, Saweetie wore a hot pink bustier with a matching maxi skirt and tonal opera gloves by Valentino. Marissa Muller, WWD, 2 Feb. 2025 Sanchez arrived at the event wearing what appeared to either be a lacy, white underwire bra or a bustier top paired with a pantsuit. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025 Blazers, workwear, and decadent bustiers are what Hudson has become associated with as of late. February 9: Tia Adeola Tia Adeola knows how to keep those who attend her presentations entertained. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Jan. 2025 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 8 Feb. 2025.

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