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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And the most beautiful pictures of her were with no makeup, in a pair of panties and a bra.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
The Methodology of an At-Home Measurement Relying on a size measured years ago is one of the most common causes of persistent bra discomfort.
—Malana Vantyler
march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
This compression bra is lined with MicroPerle beads, which can hardly be felt, but are meant to boost circulation and aid in recovery and tension, especially for the back muscles.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
In 1994, models opened the house's Spring-Summer 1995 fashion show wearing a simple slip skirt complemented by a blazer and bra, all in black.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
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Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
The Methodology of an At-Home Measurement Relying on a size measured years ago is one of the most common causes of persistent bra discomfort.
—Malana Vantyler
march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
This compression bra is lined with MicroPerle beads, which can hardly be felt, but are meant to boost circulation and aid in recovery and tension, especially for the back muscles.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
In 1994, models opened the house's Spring-Summer 1995 fashion show wearing a simple slip skirt complemented by a blazer and bra, all in black.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Bra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bra. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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