noun

• 1An undergarment worn by women to support the breasts.

  ‘Underwear makers promote support bras made without an underwire, as even a small bit of metal can trigger a sensitive alarm.’

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  • ‘To avoid severe chafing, endurance athletes should look for bras that are seamless.’
  • ‘If underwire bras are run though a washing machine, their wires will poke out for sure.’
  • ‘I look at my clock, standing in my bra and underwear while ironing my shirt of choice.’
  • ‘For a long time, women have worn traditional bras that are supported by shoulder and back straps.’
  • ‘They have built-in support bras that come in a range of adjustable sizes.’
  • ‘Two-thirds of the fitters recommended bras with the wrong underwire shape, according to the report.’
  • ‘Of course, the other major component of any woman's lingerie collection is her bras.’
  • ‘I say, for both maternity and nursing, wear regular underwire bras in the closest size to what you should be wearing that you can find.’
  • ‘Women were burning bras because they were a symbol of oppression which is in contrast to your view as bras as support.’
  • ‘Still, there's no way to put a good spin on the situation in the lingerie department, where most of the cutest bras are B cup and bigger.’
  • ‘Hanging bras on a hook in your closet prevents the underwire from getting twisted and pulled, as it would in a dresser drawer.’
  • ‘Lovable made bras and lingerie, supplying retailers that also included Sears and Victoria's Secret.’
  • ‘I had shoes and dresses and they were beautiful, now all I needed was underwear, bras and socks and I would be happy.’

  1. 1.1North American A carbon-based cover that fits over the front bumper of a car.
     ‘Make sure that the car bra you purchase is for the specific make and model of your vehicle.’
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     • ‘It comes from the same place that gave the world pet psychiatrists, pet rocks and car bras.’