braless adjective

Examples of bra in a Sentence

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My biggest complaint is that the tank and the tee did flatten my chest a bit, and a bra would definitely show through the material. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024 Lingerie The underwire and hook-and-eye closures can damage the interior of your washing machine, turning a $30 bra into a $600 mistake. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024 In fashion, the color quickly was used in dresses, sweaters, handbags, sneakers, sunglass frames and workout gear, including a Lululemon energy bra. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 In the final slide, Sánchez poses in a black lace push-up bra and black patent leather face mask. Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 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 17 Dec. 2024.

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bra

noun

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