bra

noun

ˈbrä 

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

Examples of bra in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If the bra moves with you or the underwire lifts off the ribcage, the fit is insecure. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026

The device is inserted into a thin sports bra-like vest that can be worn over or under workout gear. —Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026

And the most beautiful pictures of her were with no makeup, in a pair of panties and a bra. —Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026

For the vast majority of women, however, the solution lies in understanding how modern bras are designed to support the body and recalibrating fit accordingly. —Malana Vantyler march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing bra

• sports bra

Rhymes for bra

• aah
• ah
• ahh
• aw
• awe
• bah
• blah
• caw
• claw
• craw
• daw
• draw

Kids Definition

bra

noun

ˈbrä 

: brassiere