: full of lively activity : busily astir
a bustling market
bustling streets
Commercial ships and recreational boats were serviced by a bustling marine industry.—
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bustlingly
adverb
a bustlingly busy area
Examples of bustling in a Sentence
a bustling greeter was there to welcome guests to the grand opening
a bustling shopping center during the Christmas season
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This bustling beach town sits on a barrier island, offering wide, sandy beaches that are free to access and perfect for families.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
What was once the bustling hub for Biltmore Industries' weaving and woodworking is now a captivating arts and crafts village, providing an insightful look into Asheville's rich history.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
The best things to see, do, and eat in Copenhagen
Begin your exploration at Nyhavn, the iconic 17th-century canal lined with colorful townhouses and bustling cafés.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
Some stellar clusters pack thousands of stars into a small volume of space, and the bustling galactic center swarms with stars.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 26 June 2025
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
What was once the bustling hub for Biltmore Industries' weaving and woodworking is now a captivating arts and crafts village, providing an insightful look into Asheville's rich history.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
The best things to see, do, and eat in Copenhagen
Begin your exploration at Nyhavn, the iconic 17th-century canal lined with colorful townhouses and bustling cafés.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
Some stellar clusters pack thousands of stars into a small volume of space, and the bustling galactic center swarms with stars.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for bustling
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“Bustling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustling. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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