sports bra

American

noun

a woman's undergarment designed for extra support and protection during sports and recreational activities.

Example Sentences

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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

Chastain ripped off her shirt, her sports bra on show, and dropped to her knees screaming as her team-mates ran towards her.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2024

It’s now a normal occurrence for me to find fish scales buried in my sports bra.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

Currently, Tempesta is taking a break from consulting and is attempting to design a super sports bra herself, though she’s cagey about the details.

From Slate • Aug. 12, 2024

I’m wearing my neonpink, on.clearance-for-$4.99 sports bra, which is probably glowing right through my ratty old T-shirt.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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