sports bra

noun

plural sports bras

: a usually wireless bra that is designed especially to minimize movement of and provide sufficient support for the breasts during physical activity

… a high-impact sports bra that's designed to provide ample support to women with larger chests.—Jemicah Colleen Marasigan

If you're a woman who experiences breast discomfort … while exercising, try a sports bra. The idea is to minimize motion and reduce chafing.—University of California Wellness Letter

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Prices range from $50 for HeatGear men’s shorts and $55 for a HeatGear women’s sports bra to $140 for the HB-LO unisex shoe and $200 for a men’s mechanics jumpsuit. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 The actress, 40, posted the update — which featured a photo of herself smiling widely in a pink sports bra and matching jogging shorts after completing the KLM Norte Sur in Madrid on Sunday, June 21 — on Instagram. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 The answer, of course, is a heavy-duty sports bra and airy shorts with a liner for a little extra coverage. — India Roby, Glamour, 4 June 2026 During the brand’s Bi-Annual Sale, best-sellers are up to 40 percent off, including the Fits Everybody T-Shirt, my favorite no-wedgie thong, and even this viral sports bra from the brand’s Nike collection. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sports bra

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1936, in the meaning defined above

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