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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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It was fitted by Prof Joanna Wakefield-Scurr, from the University of Portsmouth, who proudly goes by the nickname the Bra Professor.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

They re-mortgaged their house and went £70,000 into debt developing the Ultimo Bra, which is when Mone turned up unannounced at Selfridges.

From BBC • May 25, 2025

Bra fitting is hard, but there are experts who can help.

From Slate • Aug. 12, 2024

Monday’s event was hosted by The Sports Bra, hailed as the country’s first sports bar dedicated solely to women’s sports.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2023

Bra Modise’s pass problems required him to go to some office at the end of the building.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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