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

The unidentified black and brown kitten in the ICU — known only as A519470 — sat in her crate, staring straight ahead, even as people bustled around the room.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

A round, short man rolled off it and bustled up to the Locktons.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson