Etymology
Origin of underwire
Example Sentences
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Its FlexFactor bra has an underwire that is encased in fabric to make it more cushioned against the skin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
The concern here is that underwire puts pressure on the lymphatic system, reducing lymph flow and promoting cancer growth.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2024
When underwire bras set off the detectors, attorneys were told they either had to remove them or meet with their clients via phone and separated by a window.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2022
For 18 months, while everyone got newly acquainted with their couches, some said a gleeful farewell to underwire.
From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2021
Some, like Chapman, are swearing off bras almost completely; others have simply traded in their underwire for something softer.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 30, 2021
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