underwire
noun
un·der·wire
ˈən-dər-ˌwī(-ə)r 
: a wire running through the bottom edge of a brassiere to aid in support
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The flexible underwire adds a bit of support without digging in, and the smooth, breathable fabric helps keep you cool in hot, humid weather.
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 30 June 2025
The Soma Vanishing 360 Perfect Coverage Bra has supportive and lifting underwire that doesn’t stab the skin, a soft, seamless design, and plenty of stretch for comfortable all-day wear.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 29 May 2025
Warner's Cloud 9 Wireless Bra $44 $20 at Amazon
Wave goodbye to that rigid and restrictive underwire that digs into your sides and leaves imprints on your skin.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 13 May 2025
The underwire adds support and raises the bustline for a perkier look.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 29 May 2025
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 30 June 2025
The Soma Vanishing 360 Perfect Coverage Bra has supportive and lifting underwire that doesn’t stab the skin, a soft, seamless design, and plenty of stretch for comfortable all-day wear.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 29 May 2025
Warner's Cloud 9 Wireless Bra $44 $20 at Amazon
Wave goodbye to that rigid and restrictive underwire that digs into your sides and leaves imprints on your skin.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 13 May 2025
The underwire adds support and raises the bustline for a perkier look.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 29 May 2025
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“Underwire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underwire. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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