braless adjective

Examples of bra in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The V-neck bra has a cute cross-back detail that mirrors the shape of a racerback top. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024 Wearable Breast Pumps: These are placed inside a regular bra to allow for completely hands-free pumping. Simone Scully, Parents, 16 Apr. 2024 There were guys with their shirts off running around alone outside, whereas women couldn’t be in a sports bra. Jon Niccum, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024 The set includes the sports bra and leggings and is available in various colors. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2024 She gamely plays the part of the glamorous burgeoning pop star, in a fur-print puffer jacket, bra top and mismatched gold hoops that complement the edginess of her eyebrow slit. Heran Mamo, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024 After college, David worked as a bra salesman and as a driver for a woman whose vision was impaired. David Remnick, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024 Many trace the start of the renaissance to 1999, when the U.S. won the World Cup and winning goal-scorer Brandi Chastain slid at midfield, peeled off her jersey to reveal only a sports bra and twirled the shirt joyously over her head. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024 Leaning into her daring style, Perry wore an ensemble consisting of a mesh dress — which showed off her black bra and underwear— tied together with red bows and paired with knee-high scrunchy boots. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bra was in 1933

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“Bra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bra. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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bra

noun

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