sports bra

noun

plural sports bras

: a usually wireless bra that is designed especially to minimize movement of and provide sufficient support for the breasts during physical activity

… a high-impact sports bra that's designed to provide ample support to women with larger chests.

—Jemicah Colleen Marasigan

If you're a woman who experiences breast discomfort … while exercising, try a sports bra. The idea is to minimize motion and reduce chafing.

—University of California Wellness Letter

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above