underwire

noun

un·​der·​wire ˈən-dər-ˌwī(-ə)r 

: a wire running through the bottom edge of a brassiere to aid in support

Examples of underwire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Original price: $120 The La Blanca lace-up underwire one-piece swimsuit at Nordstrom features a keyhole detail at the front and a lace-up design for a flattering silhouette. —Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025

The brand has launched the first new bra patent in nearly 100 years, which features a unique technology that has reinvented the traditional underwire. —Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underwire

• mcintire
• admire
• afire
• aspire
• backfire
• esquire
• expire
• haywire
• hellfire
• inquire
• inspire
• newswire