braless adjective

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The high-waisted bottoms offer moderate tummy control, while the top mimics a sports bra to keep everything in place. Kristin Corpuz, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025 Humans are typically terrible breathers, if women are in a really tight sports bra, their breathing is going to be even worse. Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Pair them with a black or white sports bra for a neutral look with a little extra edge. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025 Bras Throwing your favorite bra in the dryer might seem like a time-saver, but the heat can wreak havoc on its delicate structure. Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bra

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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 Apr. 2025.

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noun

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