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 was crafted with an dimensional bustline and corseted frame, emphasizing the waist. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 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