bustier

1 of 2

noun

bus·​tier ˌbü-stē-ˈā 

ˌbə-, 

-ˈtyā

: a tight-fitting often strapless top worn as a bra or outer garment

bustier

2 of 2

comparative of busty

Examples of bustier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

She was dressed in red again—a scarlet suit and a black lace bustier, accompanied by her trusty La Sportiva sneakers. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Johansson recounted how, during one studio session, Saab picked up a single piece of black fabric and twisted, turned, and draped it into a bustier dress right on the mannequin. — Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

The strapless dress included a bustier bodice with exaggerated hips that included feather elements. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

From Kylie Jenner’s retro bustier bikini to Sharon Stone’s bold red carpet accessories, leopard print is certainly having its moment. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from buste

First Known Use

Noun

1978, in the meaning defined above