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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Reinforced with a silicone grip and soft-sided boning, this strapless bra stays put.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Frantic, Capo raced to the hospital from her Orlando home, not stopping to brush her teeth or put on a bra.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Fruit of the Loom already has a reputation for creating comfortable intimates and this bra falls right in line, while also remaining basically invisible under clothing.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
The top of this dress is cut like a longline bra, hugging your torso to prevent it from sliding around.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Frantic, Capo raced to the hospital from her Orlando home, not stopping to brush her teeth or put on a bra.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Fruit of the Loom already has a reputation for creating comfortable intimates and this bra falls right in line, while also remaining basically invisible under clothing.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
The top of this dress is cut like a longline bra, hugging your torso to prevent it from sliding around.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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“Bra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bra. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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