bustline

noun

bust·​line ˈbəs(t)-ˌlīn How to pronounce bustline (audio)
1
: an arbitrary line encircling the fullest part of the bust
2
: body circumference at the bust

Examples of bustline in a Sentence

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The dress included sinuous lines throughout and emphasized the bustline. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025 The band also never rolls up under my bustline. Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025 With stylish ring accents and a plunging halter neckline, this Tommy Bahama top is chic yet easy-to‑wear, structured enough to support larger bustlines, and soft enough to feel effortless. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025 The underwire adds support and raises the bustline for a perkier look. Shea Simmons, People.com, 29 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bustline was in 1885

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“Bustline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustline. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

bustline

noun
bust·​line ˈbəst-ˌlīn How to pronounce bustline (audio)
: a line around a woman's body at the bust
also : the length of this line
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