: 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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Trinity College Dublin To recreate scenes set in New Jersey’s Newark Airport, the production team transformed Trinity College’s business school into a bustling terminal.
—Aya Al-Hakim, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In this trend, travelers are seeking out slower, more intentional travel in small towns rather than going to large, bustling cities, which have a traditional tourist appeal.
—Allison Kiehl, The Tennessean, 6 Aug. 2025
For residents of the metro area and tourists, The Frick Collection offers a peaceful sanctuary amid the always bustling, energetic city.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Shop The Bradenton Public Market Every Saturday from October through May, Bradenton’s Old Main Street transforms into a bustling market filled with more than 100 vendors offering all kinds of local wares—from fresh produce to art.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
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Aya Al-Hakim, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In this trend, travelers are seeking out slower, more intentional travel in small towns rather than going to large, bustling cities, which have a traditional tourist appeal.
—Allison Kiehl, The Tennessean, 6 Aug. 2025
For residents of the metro area and tourists, The Frick Collection offers a peaceful sanctuary amid the always bustling, energetic city.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Shop The Bradenton Public Market Every Saturday from October through May, Bradenton’s Old Main Street transforms into a bustling market filled with more than 100 vendors offering all kinds of local wares—from fresh produce to art.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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