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

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Despite the full skirt, midi-length, and corset-style top, which give it a formal look, the cotton dress was easily my most comfortable outfit, particularly since the brand designed it to be worn bra-free. Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026 In Central Florida, a med spa promotes fat-dissolving treatments, including Kybella and PCDC (lipodissolve), to reduce bra fat, upper arms, love handles and thighs. Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026 The legacy bra and underwear company beat Wall Street’s expectations on both the top and bottom lines and issued guidance that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026 Easily find your perfect fit -- shop your best top size instead of traditional bra sizing. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026 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 13 Mar. 2026.

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noun

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