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

In photos obtained by TMZ, Gomez was also spotted leaving Madison Square Garden in a sparkly one-shoulder gown layered over a black bra. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Lingerie The underwire and hook-and-eye closures can damage the interior of your washing machine, turning a $30 bra into a $600 mistake. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Finding a bra that marries comfort with true support can feel like navigating a minefield, especially for anyone with a bigger bust. — Tatjana Freund, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Aabria, by contrast, leans on personality and connection, clasping hands with the jurors and complimenting them before calmly lying about the rules of the bra contest and her victory. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 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