bra
Americannoun
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Automotive Slang. a removable cover for the front end of an automobile to protect it from road debris.
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bra
By shortening
Example Sentences
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Ranvia had back pain, her bra straps would dig into her, and exercise was difficult.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
While filling out a required questionnaire before scheduling my mammogram, I had to answer questions like, “Have you had an entire breast removed?” and “Does your bra size exceed 42DD?”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
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 • Mar. 5, 2026
Cizeron wore a black jumpsuit, while Fournier Beaudry was decked out in a pink corset reminiscent of Madonna's conical, Jean-Paul Gaultier-style bra.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
She stood in a man’s tank top, black sports bra, and red basketball shorts, her hair wrapped with bobby pins.
From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson
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