Bust
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Bust ( noun )
- A sculpture of a person's head, neck, and shoulders.
- A woman's breast or torso, especially as represented in art.
- A sudden and unexpected financial failure or decline.
- A police raid or action.
Origin:
Late 17th century: from italian busto, from latin bustum 'funeral pyre, tomb', of unknown origin.
Examples:
- She was an artist who specialized in bust portraits.
- The bust of Julius Caesar is displayed in the museum.
- He suffered a bust in his business, leaving him with nothing.
- A drug bust was made yesterday, leading to several arrests.
- The art bust of Cleopatra is considered one of the finest works of its kind.
(As a verb)
Bust ( verb )
- A sculpture of a person's head, neck, and shoulders.
- A woman's breast or torso, especially as represented in art.
- A sudden and unexpected financial failure or decline.
- A police raid or action.
Origin:
Late 17th century: from italian busto, from latin bustum 'funeral pyre, tomb', of unknown origin.
Examples:
- She was an artist who specialized in bust portraits.
- The bust of Julius Caesar is displayed in the museum.
- He suffered a bust in his business, leaving him with nothing.
- A drug bust was made yesterday, leading to several arrests.
- The art bust of Cleopatra is considered one of the finest works of its kind.