bustled

American  

[buhs-uhld] / ˈbʌs əld /

adjective

1. wearing or furnished with a bustle, a pad or framework formerly worn under the back of a woman's skirt to support and display its fullness.

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Example Sentences

“They want safety, and I understand that,” he said, as waiters bustled past with plates of yogurt-marinated mutton and chicken kebabs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Inside, the staff spoke imperfect English, but all wore smiles on their faces as they bustled around the establishment, tending to their customers.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

The city's main market bustled on Friday afternoon as shoppers jostled through heavy traffic.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

There's an eerie silence in areas that once bustled with tourist activity.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

Martha continued to talk as she bustled around the kitchen, chopping meat and vegetables.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff