bustier

noun

bus·​tier ˌbü-stē-ˈā How to pronounce bustier (audio)
ˌbə-
-ˈtyā
: a tight-fitting often strapless top worn as a bra or outer garment

Examples of bustier in a Sentence

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Madonna wowed in a super-cinched corset that featured a baby pink base and slate blue bustier. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 June 2026 The influence informed supple leather parkas, wrap-effect dresses and sculptural bustier silhouettes, inspired by ballet slippers and pointe shoes. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 4 June 2026 The simple design featured a bustier top, a thigh-high hemline and a bleeding heart detail on the bodice. Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 After the show we were treated to a walkthrough of the David Geffen Galleries, which are showcasing everything from a molded Issey Miyake bustier to Pre-Columbian tapestries. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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