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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If the bra moves with you or the underwire lifts off the ribcage, the fit is insecure.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Pioneer Elastics, Ribest Ribbons and S&S Industries supply trims such as elastics, ribbons and bra underwires.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
The underwire is almost as supportive as a regular bra.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
While a wireless bra eliminates the irritation that can come with a stiff underwire, not all are made equal in terms of support and shape.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Pioneer Elastics, Ribest Ribbons and S&S Industries supply trims such as elastics, ribbons and bra underwires.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
The underwire is almost as supportive as a regular bra.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
While a wireless bra eliminates the irritation that can come with a stiff underwire, not all are made equal in terms of support and shape.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Underwire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underwire. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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