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

Nothing ruins an outfit faster than an ill-fitting bra, which is why this V-neck option caught our eye. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

The Hacks actress—whose portrayal of Kayla Schaeffer earned her her very first Emmy nomination—lit up the red carpet in a metallic gold halterneck bra styled with a Cakes bra underneath, and a pair of micro matching shorts. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026

Had conservatives taken sexy back, or was this all just an optical illusion, not unlike the kind created by a padded bra or a pair of Spanx? — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Snipping a bra strap is quick and can minimize exposure while applying the pad directly to a woman’s skin. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 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