braless adjective

Examples of bra in a Sentence

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The collection features matching panties and bra sets, striped pajama sets, and big chunky wrap sweaters, said Elliott. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026 Kardashian wore an ultra-plunging balconette bra with a polarizing '60s beauty trend during their conversation. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026 Found wearing only a bra, socks and one shoe, the body couldn’t be identified right away. Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026 For one stretch of the fashion show, Hadid donned a matching bright-red bra and lacy underwear set, plus a long, billowing satin robe, shrugged to her elbows and sheer red tights. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 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 27 Jan. 2026.

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bra

noun

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