Bustier Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbəstjɝ

BUS-tyer

UK

ˈbuːstieɪ

BOO-stee-ay

Definition

A bustier is a close-fitting women's garment, similar to a corset, that covers the chest and sometimes the waist, designed to shape and support the bust.

Usage & Nuances

A 'bustier' is usually considered lingerie or a fashionable outer garment. It is more decorative and supportive than a regular bra but less rigid than a corset. Bustiers are often worn at parties, formal events, or as part of trendy outfits.

• Spanish: corpiño - bustier
• Portuguese (BR): corpete - bustiê
• Portuguese (PT): corpete - bustiê
• Chinese (Simplified): 束身衣 - 胸衣
• Chinese (Traditional): 束身衣 - 胸衣
• Hindi: बस्टियर (स्तनों को सहारा देने वाला महिला वस्त्र)
• Arabic: بُسْتييه (ملابس نسائية تضبط منطقة الصدر)
• Bengali: বাস্টিয়ার - স্তনবন্ধনী (কোমর পর্যন্ত) - কর্সেট জাতীয় অন্তর্বাস
• Russian: бюстье
• Japanese: ビスチェ
• Vietnamese: áo bustier - áo nịt ngực (kiểu bustier)
• Korean: 뷔스티에
• Turkish: büstiyer
• Urdu: بَسٹیئر
• Indonesian: bustier

Example Sentences

She wore a red bustier to the party.

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A bustier can be worn under a dress.

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This shop sells many different bustiers.

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I like how a bustier gives structure to my outfit.

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Her vintage bustier caught everyone's attention at the event.

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You can pair a bustier with a blazer for a stylish look.

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