braless adjective

Examples of bra in a Sentence

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When you’re getting dressed for the day, few things are as irritating as putting together the perfect outfit only for the bra to dig into your skin underneath it all. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025 Great drinks, live music, dancing, casual party vibe … and bras hanging from the ceiling. Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 Standout elements of her attire included her peekaboo bra layering element and a pair of statement metallic silver drop earrings with pierced orbs. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025 Tons of Spanx shapewear and intimates are on sale, including this wireless bra that offers full coverage, compression, and barely-there straps. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bra

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bra was in 1933

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“Bra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bra. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.

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bra

noun

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