bustline

noun

bust·​line ˈbəs(t)-ˌlīn 

1

: an arbitrary line encircling the fullest part of the bust

2

: body circumference at the bust

Examples of bustline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Rhymes for bustline

• affine
• airline
• align
• aline
• assign
• baseline
• beamline
• benign
• bloodline
• bovine
• byline
• canine

Kids Definition

bustline

noun

bust·​line ˈbəst-ˌlīn 

: a line around a woman's body at the bust

also : the length of this line