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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

"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

"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

Etymology

Origin of bra

By shortening

Example Sentences

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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

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 • Feb. 20, 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

John Williams, who co-ordinates the girls' teams, said they had educated players about how an ill-fitting sports bra can create an imbalance when running and cause injury.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

And if I’m paying twenty-five dollars for a bra, there’s no way I can buy shoes.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli