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bustier

/ˈbuːstieɪ/ /ˈbʌsti.ə(ɹ)/

Meanings
noun
A tight-fitting women's top, often strapless, with covers the bust and sometimes extends over the belly, worn either as an undergarment or as outerwear.

Examples :

"She paired a black lace bustier with high-waisted jeans for a night out dancing. "
wear style item body appearance sex

Related Words

Illustration fitting

fitting verb

/fɪtɪŋ/

To be suitable for.

"It fits the purpose."

Illustration having

having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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strapless adjective

/ˈstræpləs/

Without a strap or straps; usually describing women's clothing without shoulder straps.

"My sister wore a strapless dress to the school dance. "

Illustration covers

covers noun

/ˈkʌvəz/ /ˈkʌvɚz/

A lid.

"The bakery sells cake covers separately to keep the frosting fresh. "

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Illustration paired

paired verb

/pɛrd/ /peərd/

To group into one or more sets of two.

"The teacher paired the students together for a partner activity. "

Illustration breasts

breasts noun

/bɹɛsts/

Either of the two organs on the front of a female human's chest, which contain the mammary glands; also the analogous organs in males.

"The woman wore a supportive bra under her shirt for comfort and support of her breasts. "

Illustration dancing

dancing verb

/ˈdæn.sɪŋ/

To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.

"I danced with her all night long."

Illustration either

either adverb

/ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/

(after a negative) As well.

"My parents didn't want me to go to the party, and neither did my friends. "

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outerwear noun

/ˈaʊtərˌwɛr/ /ˈaʊɾərˌwɛr/

Clothing (such as a dress) worn over one's underwear

"Because it was raining, Maria put on her outerwear – a waterproof jacket and hat – before leaving for school. "

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extends verb

/ɛkˈstɛndz/

To increase in extent.

"The company extends its office hours until 7 PM to handle the increased customer demand. "

Illustration undergarment

undergarment noun

/ˈʌndərˌɡɑrmənt/ /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

Any garment worn underneath others, especially one worn next to the skin; an item of underwear.

"She always wears a clean undergarment beneath her school uniform. "