adjective
bustling
BUHS-lihng
adjective
1
Full of lively, busy activity and movement.
"The bustling street market sold everything from spices to shoes."
"Downtown was bustling with shoppers on the last weekend before Christmas."
How to Use Bustling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCrowded and full of busy movement.
Common pairings
bustling city
bustling market
bustling with activity
Word Forms
more bustling comparative, bustlings plural, most bustling superlative
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The _____ street market sold everything from spices to shoes.