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sports bra

American  

noun

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


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It is paired with a matching yellow mini duffel handbag and a thin lycra and power mesh sports bra.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 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

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

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

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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