bust out
phrasal verb
busted out also bust out; busting out; busts out
informal
1
: to begin (doing something) suddenly
She just busted out laughing.
2
bust out (something)
or bust (something) out
: to take (something) from the place where it is stored so that it can be used : to break out
He busted out the champagne.
3
: to escape from a prison, jail, etc.
Two prisoners busted out of jail.
Examples of bust out in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
With the snowy forecast for the weekend expect to see our street stylers bust out their best fashionable snow gear.
—
Phil Oh, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Because the softer coat is easier to split open, the baby plant spends less energy busting out and puts more energy into growing shoots and roots.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
The Chargers held Jackson to 39 yards rushing in a 20-10 loss last season and have a better run defense this year, so Derrick Henry may also have a hard time busting out.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
This is why John can bust out 900 pull-ups in an hour, 5 at a time, but the record for most pull-ups without dropping off the bar is a measly 238, by Jan Kares in 2017.
—Outside Online, 16 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for bust out 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Phil Oh, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Because the softer coat is easier to split open, the baby plant spends less energy busting out and puts more energy into growing shoots and roots.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
The Chargers held Jackson to 39 yards rushing in a 20-10 loss last season and have a better run defense this year, so Derrick Henry may also have a hard time busting out.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
This is why John can bust out 900 pull-ups in an hour, 5 at a time, but the record for most pull-ups without dropping off the bar is a measly 238, by Jan Kares in 2017.
—Outside Online, 16 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for bust out
Dictionary Entries Near bust out
Cite this Entry
“Bust out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bust%20out. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share