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

Give your underwire bras a break with this Playtex bra that delivers support without sacrificing comfort. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Visible bra straps almost felt like a betrayal, an acknowledgment that something so taboo lies just beneath the surface. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026

Who knew a padded bra could be used to reduce air resistance? — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Athletic tops, shorts, and the popular lightweight comfort bras round out the collection, available in singles and sets. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 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