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

Rifkin also open a bag containing Machado’s black bra and purple T-shirt, both of which were cut up by scissors. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Fendi followed with satin-and-lace bralettes, while Etro put small bra tops beneath skirt suits. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Charli xcx Charli xcx understood the assignment (bra tops) in a semi-sheer crop top and floor-length velvet skirt Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello accessorized with Fope rings. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 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