braless adjective

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The band of the bra stayed in place and kept the bra up extremely well without shifting around. Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 22 May 2025 Our customers no longer need to stress about layering or matching a bra, underwear, shapewear, and an outfit for every occasion. Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 Sanchez also notoriously wore what appeared to be a lacy, white peek-a-boo bra or bustier top — and nothing else — beneath her designer jacket. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 May 2025 Pastels are hot right now, and this bra is right there to meet the fashion moment. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bra

Word History

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 28 May. 2025.

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bra

noun

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