bustier

noun

bus·​tier ˌbü-stē-ˈā 

ˌbə-, 

-ˈtyā

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

Examples of bustier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the 2019 Emmys, Roach collaborated with Vera Wang to create a bespoke emerald green gown featuring a sheer bustier and daring thigh-high slit. — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 2026

The new White Diamonds Icon campaign uses the gorgeous image of the star in a white bustier on the set of the 1956 film Giant. — Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

At the Cannes Film Festival in May, the model Toni Garrn made a striking appearance in a blue-black bustier dress embroidered with small petals. — Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026

Boosted by a block heel, the shoes were coordinated with her Versace look including a gold bustier, glittering purple shorts and a purple jacket. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from buste

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above