bustle
bustle¹
Definition
bus·tle (bus′əl)
intransitive verb, transitive verb -·tled, -·tling
to hurry busily or with much fuss and bother
Etymology: for earlier buskle < ME busken, to prepare, adorn < ON buask, to make onself ready < bua, to prepare (see bondage) + sik, refl. pron.
noun
busy and noisy activity; commotion
bus′·tlingly adverb
bustle²
Definition
bus·tle (bus′əl)
noun
a framework or padding formerly worn at the back by women to puff out the skirt
Etymology: < ?
bustle
Synonyms
bustle
Usage Examples
Object
- metropolis: Oman Oman is a stunning contrast of deserts, mountains, beaches with all the comforts of a bustling, modern metropolis.
- bazaar: There's also a smart, modern marina graced with chic shops and eateries and a bustling bazaar.
- nightlife: There are quiet restaurants, looking out over a serene sea and there is bustling nightlife.
- souks: Few visitors will resist the appeal of palaces, gardens and the sights, sounds and smells of the bustling souks.
- hive: Bude is a bustling hive of activity day and night and a hot spot for surfing.
- harbor: All sorts of fishing vessels can be seen in the bustling harbor.
Converse of object
- escape: We finally escape the bustle of the port into waiting minibusses and in ten minutes arrive at the Sea Garden Hotel.
Adjective modifier
- hectic: The atmosphere on the campus is tranquil and peaceful, in sharp contrast to the hectic bustle of High Street Kensington.
- constant: Is it the constant bustle of cities that leads to obsession?
Modifying Another Word
- once: There they excavated remains on land and sea for clues of the once bustling Islamic and medieval port.
Noun used with modifier
- hustle: Care to relax in style away from the crowded hustle bustle of UK airport's?
Preposition: of
- city: She tried to remember the last time she'd been out in the bustle of the city in the daytime.
- life: The National Park feels worlds apart from the bustle of city life.
- resort: Ideal for couples looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the crowded main tourist resorts.
- airport: Everything started moving again; the bustle of the airport leaped back into life.
- town: Enjoying the bustle of the old town with its elegant shopping streets that merge with the vibrant student quarter.
- living: In the 21st century, golfing provides us a time away from the bustle of everyday living.
Preposition: with
- shopper: On Tuesdays and Fridays, Tuesday Market Place is bustling with shoppers keen to snap up a bargain.
- activity: What to see Once just a fish village, the city is now bustling with many activities for tourists.
Followed by an intransitive particle
- around: Instead, he patiently allowed Marta to bustle around until she was in a position to help him up.
