Bra Definition & Meaning

American

British

Etymology

Examples

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Synonyms bra American [brah] / brɑ /

noun

1. brassiere.

2. Automotive Slang. a removable cover for the front end of an automobile to protect it from road debris.

bra 1 British / brɑː /

noun

1. short for brassiere

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 bra 2 British / brɑː /

noun

1. informal another word for bro 2

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Etymology

Origin of bra

By shortening

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The bra and apparel retailer Thursday reported strong fiscal fourth-quarter results, beating Wall Street’s estimates on both its top and bottom lines.

From The Wall Street Journal

She arrived to the Marriott hotel sporting a bright red sports bra and leggings, paired with a large fur coat to shield her from the beach chill.

From Los Angeles Times

A final, wide shot shows the entire sign covered in a snaking chain of bras, before cutting to Sweeney as she poses and celebrates with the sign in the distance behind her.

From BBC

Actor Sydney Sweeney was in the spotlight Monday after being captured on video recently scaling the H of the Hollywood sign under the cloak of darkness — to hang up some bras.

From Los Angeles Times

Are any bra manufacturers out there reading Salon?

From Salon

Related Words

• bikini
• corset
• lingerie
• shorts
• undergarment
• underpants
• undershirt

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