brassiere

noun

bras·​siere brə-ˈzir 

 also  ˌbra-sē-ˈer

: a woman's undergarment to cover and support the breasts

Examples of brassiere in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Related Video Timothee Chalamet and Elle Fanning Talk Bob Dylan’s Style and Chappell Roan in the Latest Episode of Off the Cuff Heading to lunch in a YSL Rive Gauche dress and another woman’s brassiere? —Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025

If there was a third hand available, it should also be pointed out that the Apollo suits were made by International Latex Corporation, which brought the company's experience making brassieres and girdles to the problem of making space suits out of latex and specialized textiles. —David Szondy, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024

The aqua push-up brassiere is handset with nearly 3,400 precious gems, including 142 carats of white and yellow diamonds, pearls, faceted citrines and aquamarines, all set in 18-karat white and yellow gold. —Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024

The ensemble includes seven pieces from Industrial Light & Magic chief sculptor Richard Miller’s collection–a bikini brassiere, bikini plates, hip rings, an armlet and bracelet. —Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 27 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

obsolete French brassière bodice, from Old French braciere arm protector, from bras arm — more at bracelet

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

brassiere

noun

bras·​siere brə-ˈzi(ə)r 

 also  ˌbras-ē-ˈe(ə)r

: a woman's close-fitting undergarment to cover and support the breasts

Etymology

from obsolete French brassière "bodice," from early French braciere "arm protector," from bras "arm," from Latin bracchium (same meaning) — related to brace, bracelet