stress bustern.

Brit.

/ˈstrɛs ˌbʌstə/, U.S.

/ˈstrɛs ˌbəstər/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: stress n., -buster comb. form.

Etymology: < stress n. + -buster comb. form, probably partly after ghostbuster n. Compare stress-busting adj. and slightly later stress-busting n.

colloquial (originally U.S.).

Something which relieves, or is designed to relieve, stress; esp. an activity which promotes relaxation or has a relaxing effect.Originally the name of a Californian stress-management group.

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1984 Register (Orange County, Calif.) 15 Aug. d4/2 (advt.) Stress Busters. We're the ones to call when stress becomes too tough to deal with!

1987 Amer. Banker 19 Oct. 20/4 Some stress busters include yoga, transcendental meditation, hypnosis, and massage.

1991 Essence Dec. 26/2 Don't forget that regular exercise—walking, aerobic dance, running—is a great stress-buster.

2021 Times of India (Nexis) 28 Feb. Dance is the best stress buster for me and helps me concentrate on my work better.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2022).

单词	stress buster
释义	stress bustern. Brit. /ˈstrɛs ˌbʌstə/, U.S. /ˈstrɛs ˌbəstər/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: stress n., -buster comb. form. Etymology: < stress n. + -buster comb. form, probably partly after ghostbuster n. Compare stress-busting adj. and slightly later stress-busting n. colloquial (originally U.S.). Something which relieves, or is designed to relieve, stress; esp. an activity which promotes relaxation or has a relaxing effect.Originally the name of a Californian stress-management group. ΚΠ 1984 Register (Orange County, Calif.) 15 Aug. d4/2 (advt.) Stress Busters. We're the ones to call when stress becomes too tough to deal with! 1987 Amer. Banker 19 Oct. 20/4 Some stress busters include yoga, transcendental meditation, hypnosis, and massage. 1991 Essence Dec. 26/2 Don't forget that regular exercise—walking, aerobic dance, running—is a great stress-buster. 2021 Times of India (Nexis) 28 Feb. Dance is the best stress buster for me and helps me concentrate on my work better. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2022). < n.1984
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