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

Offering just the right amount of support for yoga classes and Pilates sessions, this bra is sweat- and moisture-wicking. — Sarah Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026

This wireless bra uses a jelly strap to lift your bust instead of hard underwire. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

This tank has a modest silhouette and is designed with wide straps to hide your bra straps, a relaxed fit, and a slightly flowy hem that drapes away from the body. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Her sultry Louis Vuitton set came with a leather bra top and a matching low-rise skirt featuring a dramatic train. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 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