underwire
noun
un·der·wire
ˈən-dər-ˌwī(-ə)r 
: a wire running through the bottom edge of a bra to aid in support
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Even on a low setting, the dryer can cause the underwire to warp, leaving you with an uncomfortable bra that's lost its shape.
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Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
The one-piece suit is designed with a twist-front V-neckline that enhances the bust with a structured lift — but without the discomfort of a poking underwire.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The star could be seen capturing a mirror selfie that showed her modeling a plunging white lace bra trimmed with blue satin on the underwire.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
If the bra moves with you or the underwire lifts off the ribcage, the fit is insecure.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
The one-piece suit is designed with a twist-front V-neckline that enhances the bust with a structured lift — but without the discomfort of a poking underwire.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The star could be seen capturing a mirror selfie that showed her modeling a plunging white lace bra trimmed with blue satin on the underwire.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
If the bra moves with you or the underwire lifts off the ribcage, the fit is insecure.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Underwire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underwire. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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