braless adjective

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This prevents the bra from slipping, and being pulled down by even the heaviest busts. Shalwah Evans, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025 The actor was accused of groping at least three women during photo-ops at the convention and attempting to remove one’s bra. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2025 Skims has long offered a unique take on sculpting garments, offering everything from the nipple bra to hip-enhancing padded shorts, to viral and often mixed reactions. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025 Several have purchased the bra specifically for travel. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bra

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First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Aug. 2025.

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noun

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