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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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 Shoppers rely on this bralette for comfortably lounging at home, exercising at the gym, or layering under T-shirts, hoodies, dresses, and more. Miles Walls, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024 My perfect casting look is a tight-fitting black tank top or bralette with a straight leg denim jean and black boots or heels. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024 Right now, many of our favorites including lacy bralettes, jeans for women (in standard and petite sizes), and even comfortable sneakers for seniors are on sale at Amazon for up to 42 percent off. Madison Yauger, People.com, 7 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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