bra

noun

ˈbrä 

plural bras

: an undergarment that covers and supports the breasts

an underwire bra

… bras are much more than underwear in today's fashion milieu. If a bra shows a little these days, it's probably no accident …

—Rebecca Quick

Nothing's worse than a bra that digs into your shoulders or irritates your skin with itchy fabric.

—Marquaysa Battle

called also brassiere

see also bralette, sports bra

braless adjective

Examples of bra in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The golden lamé bra top and floor-length skirt were punctuated with a big black tulle bow at the back. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Or take a cue from German influencer Leonie Hanne, who was spotted attending the Calvin Klein fashion show wearing a leather-skirt outfit with lace triangle bra and black tights underneath. — Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2026

Hailey Bieber and Mariah the Scientist used textured bra tops to anchor their alluring ensembles. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026

Her animal-print dress featured warm shades of orange, brown and beige, along with a bustier bra and a flowing skirt. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing bra

• sports bra

Rhymes for bra

• aah
• ah
• ahh
• aw
• awe
• bah
• blah
• caw
• claw
• craw
• daw
• draw

Kids Definition

bra

noun

ˈbrä 

: brassiere