buster

noun

bust·​er ˈbə-stər 

1

a

chiefly Midland US : someone or something extraordinary

a buster of a breakfast

—Harriet B. Stowe

b

: an unusually sturdy child

c

often capitalized : fellow

—usually used as a form of address

hey buster, come here

2

chiefly Australia : a sudden violent wind often coming from the south

3

: one that breaks, breaks up, or eliminates something

crime busters

: such as

a

: plow

b

[short for broncobuster] : a person who breaks horses

4

: a bad fall

Examples of buster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Myth buster The belief that poinsettias are poisonous to humans and animals is a misconception. —Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 29 Nov. 2024

Black Friday marks the start of the holiday shopping season, with massive deals, door busters, and discounts. —Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 29 Nov. 2024

Holliman continued to guest on TV before landing a second series-regular role on Wide Country, starring as a champion bronc buster who made the rodeo-circuit rounds while trying to keep his younger brother (Andrew Prine) from following in his footsteps. —Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024

Try The Indigo Cleansing Balm or Camellia Cleansing Oil—both of these makeup busters make an excellent first step. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 8 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Phrases Containing buster

• bunker buster
• clot-buster