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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

bustle¹ Related Forms
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

v.

move quickly, hasten, hustle; see hurry 1, run 2.

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.