underwire
noun
un·der·wire
ˈən-dər-ˌwī(-ə)r 
: a wire running through the bottom edge of a brassiere to aid in support
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The underwire didn’t dig in but offered a nice little lift.
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Cut short and super fitted with a sweetheart neckline, underwire cups and a zip closure at the front.
—Amazon, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
One thing French does know is that bras have underwires.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Its darted underwire cups offer comfort and support, while the dig-free leotard back stays perfectly in place.
—Megan McCarty, StyleCaster, 11 July 2024
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Cut short and super fitted with a sweetheart neckline, underwire cups and a zip closure at the front.
—Amazon, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
One thing French does know is that bras have underwires.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Its darted underwire cups offer comfort and support, while the dig-free leotard back stays perfectly in place.
—Megan McCarty, StyleCaster, 11 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for underwire
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“Underwire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underwire. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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