overbust

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ bust.

Adjective

overbust (not comparable)

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

Noun

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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