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

Saturn Risin9’s dress by Fendi; boots by Ann Demeulemeester; bra by Araks; underwear by Dolce & Gabbana; socks by Falke. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026

For the London premiere of the Colleen Hoover thriller, Johnson chose a cream lace down by Colleen Allen, under which her black bra and underwear could clearly, intentionally be seen. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Sep. 2026

Beneath the dress, Johnson’s black Fleur du Mal bra and underwear peeked through. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

The company explained that the new design uses the same fit as its Romantic Demi bra but features a smooth cup intended to be worn under T-shirts. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 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