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
Rebecca QuickNothing's worse than a bra that digs into your shoulders or irritates your skin with itchy fabric.—Marquaysa Battle
Marquaysa Battlecalled also brassiere
see also bralette, sports bra
braless
adjective
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Score last-minute savings on a supportive wireless bra that’s so comfortable, shoppers can sleep in it.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
The bathing suit boasts easily adjustable straps, plus a shelf bra and removable cups.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 24 May 2026
This bathing suit features a flattering halter neckline, a deep V-neck, ruching across the front, removable, padded bra cups, and supportive compression across the midsection.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
The top portion was built around thin metallic shoulder straps, a gunmetal bra-like bodice, a soft V neckline and a narrow peekaboo band under the bust.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
The bathing suit boasts easily adjustable straps, plus a shelf bra and removable cups.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 24 May 2026
This bathing suit features a flattering halter neckline, a deep V-neck, ruching across the front, removable, padded bra cups, and supportive compression across the midsection.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
The top portion was built around thin metallic shoulder straps, a gunmetal bra-like bodice, a soft V neckline and a narrow peekaboo band under the bust.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
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“Bra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bra. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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