overbust

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adjective

Above the bust.

“An overbust corset encloses the torso, extending from just under the arms to the hips.”

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Meanings

adjectiveoverbust (not comparable)
  1. not comparablebusinessAbove the bust.

    An overbust corset encloses the torso, extending from just under the arms to the hips.

nounoverbust (plural overbusts)

plural overbusts

  1. businessThe circumference of a woman's chest, measured above the breasts.

    You can measure your underbust and overbust to get an idea of bra size, but it's still just a guideline.

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Origin

From over- + bust.

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APA

overbust. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overbust

MLA

“overbust.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overbust. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “overbust,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overbust.

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