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

Thorne's bra featured delicate straps and an intricate floral design layered over sheer mesh with a slight cinch at the center. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026

There’s also a leopard print capsule that features a catsuit, multiple bra styles, leggings, biker shorts and unisex sweats. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 12 May 2026

Wearing trending shades—Phoebe Philo’s oversized Bombé frames, currently clamped over the eyes of everyone from Elsa Hosk to Charli xcx—Rihanna embraced her inner lingerie mogul with bra-first fashion beneath her oversized blazer. —Olivia Allen, Vogue, 11 May 2026

Her final piece is a neon legging and bra set made from stretch mesh. —Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 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