Etymology
Origin of underwire
Example Sentences
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Its FlexFactor bra has an underwire that is encased in fabric to make it more cushioned against the skin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
If your underwire bra is causing you pain, worry instead about finding a bra that fits better.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2024
For 18 months, while everyone got newly acquainted with their couches, some said a gleeful farewell to underwire.
From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2021
Don’t let the old constraints of the fashion elite take over after all those months in cozy duds and the de-escalation of underwire.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2021
Given all these advances, Sena doesn’t see a need for underwire at all.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 30, 2021
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