noun
- Plural of busking: the practice of performing music, comedy, or other entertainment in public spaces (streets, parks, transit stations) for voluntary donations from passersby.
- Plural of busking: stiff strips of material (historically whalebone, now plastic or metal) sewn into a corset or garment to provide structure and support.
Usage: Usually uncountable in singular form; plural used to refer to multiple performances or instances.; Common in urban and tourist areas.
Usage: Historical/fashion term; less common in modern usage.; Also called 'busk' in singular.
Examples
- Street musicians earn money through buskings in the subway station.
- The city has designated several areas for buskings to support local performers.
- She enjoyed watching the various buskings along the waterfront on weekends.
- The corset's buskings kept the garment rigid and properly shaped.
- Many aspiring musicians start their careers with buskings in busy downtown areas.
- The festival featured live buskings from talented street performers throughout the day.