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overbust

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English

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Etymology

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From over- +‎ bust.

Adjective

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overbust (not comparable)

  1. (clothing) Above the bust.
    An overbust corset encloses the torso, extending from just under the arms to the hips.

Noun

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overbust (plural overbusts)

  1. (clothing) The circumference of a woman's chest, measured over the breasts.
    • 2015 April 14, Alison Freer, How to Get Dressed: A Costume Designer's Secrets for Making Your Clothes Look, Fit, and Feel Amazing, Ten Speed Press, →ISBN:
      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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