bralette

noun

bra·​lette ˈbrä-lət How to pronounce bralette (audio)
plural bralettes
: a soft bra with no wires or cups and often with thin, removable pads
… a beautiful bralette to wear as both an undergarment or a crop top if you're really trying to up the ante on your going out looks or headed to a music festival.Marquaysa Battle
Meet the bralette, the underwire bra's kid sister. She's a dainty little thing, all flimsy straps, lace, and minimal padding.Heather Schwedel

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The former stuns in a black oversized leather jacket layered over a bralette, a patterned scarf adorning her hair, a thin Gucci belt cinching her dark-wash denim jeans, and pointed-toe ballet flats. Essence, 2 Dec. 2024 Prices range from $48 to $698, including bikinis, silk robes, bodysuits, dresses, bralettes and more styles. Mikelle Street, WWD, 23 Nov. 2024 Hanes String Bralette Pack Shoppers who prefer a bralette style will appreciate this steal, which includes a pack of three for just under $12. Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024 This bralette also has a wide band to offer support, minus the underwire, and the sides remain smooth underneath your clothes. Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bralette 

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bralette was in 1973

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“Bralette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bralette. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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