bra

[brah]

noun

1. brassiere.

2. Automotive Slang.,  a removable cover for the front end of an automobile to protect it from road debris.

bra

¹

/ brɑː /

noun

1. short for brassiere

bra

²

/ brɑː /

noun

1. informal,  another word for bro 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of bra¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

Lingerie brand Skims said it was donating 10% of the retail price for each bra sold on its website and in stores for a week this month to Susan G. Komen.

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The same girl said I stuffed my bra, even though I was flat-chested.

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Bourne then lifted off her shirt, revealing a sports bra.

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There are clothing racks, filled with leather jackets and neon bras, in the middle of the room.

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In the Euro 2022 final, she scored the winning goal before celebrating by twirling her shirt aloft with sports bra on display.

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Related Words

• bikini 
• corset 
• lingerie 
• shorts 
• undergarment 
• underpants 
• undershirt