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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

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bra 2 British  
/ brɑː /

noun

  1. informal another word for bro 2

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Etymology

Origin of bra

By shortening

Example Sentences

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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

Then she celebrated by tearing off her jersey, leaving only her sports bra, and creating a photo and a celebratory memory that remains iconic in the history of women’s sports worldwide.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2025

Growing girl though she is, Esther has decided not to wear a bra.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

The Rise and Fall of Michelle Mone begins in 1999 as the then 28-year-old talks her way into Selfridges in London, and a deal to sell her gel-filled Ultimo bra.

From BBC • May 25, 2025

She says she will have to get a bra.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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