Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bust
verb/noun
/bʌst/
Definition
To break or smash something.
Examples
- He managed to bust the door open during the storm.
- The statue of the famous politician was a stunning bust made from marble.
Meaning
The term ‘bust’ can refer to breaking something, or it can describe the upper front part of a woman’s body, where her breasts are located.
Synonyms
- break
- shatter
- smash
- crack
- fragment
