underbust

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English

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Etymology

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From under- +‎ bust.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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underbust (not comparable)

  1. (clothing) Below the bust.

See also

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Noun

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underbust (plural underbusts)

  1. A corset that begins just under the breasts and extends down to the hips.
  2. (clothing) The circumference of a woman's chest, measured under 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.