bra

noun

ˈbrä How to pronounce bra (audio)
plural bras
: an undergarment that covers and supports the breasts
an underwire bra
… bras are much more than underwear in today's fashion milieu. If a bra shows a little these days, it's probably no accident …—Rebecca Quick
Nothing's worse than a bra that digs into your shoulders or irritates your skin with itchy fabric.—Marquaysa Battle

called also brassiere

see also bralette, sports bra
braless adjective

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Snipping a bra strap is quick and can minimize exposure while applying the pad directly to a woman’s skin. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Truekind’s mission is to provide all women with bras that are kind to the body, ensuring the most comfortable fit. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 This bra uses flexible jelly support for shaping and providing a natural-looking boost, while higher side bands offer more coverage around the underarms and back. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 In a video filmed during the photoshoot, Porizkova wears a black bra as a top, layering it underneath a cheetah print coat. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bra

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bra was in 1933

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“Bra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bra. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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