braless adjective

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For the red carpet occasion, the actress opted for a sleeveless black dress with a peekaboo bra layering elements at the bodice courtesy of Rabanne. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 June 2025 Just as importantly, the WTA provides dedicated women’s health stations at tournaments, giving players convenient access to services that are rarely prioritized in other sports, such as breast and cervical screenings, hormone evaluations, fertility education, and professional bra fittings. Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 My favorite bra Though comfy and underwire might seem like an oxymoron, Moore evidently cracked the code. Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 27 May 2025 Pair them with a sleek sports bra at the spa or layer under a matching sweatshirt for catching sunrise flights in style. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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bra

noun

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