Definitions

bra

[brah] / brɑ /

NOUN

foundation garment

Synonyms

WEAK

bandeau brassiere corset foundation girdle shapewear

NOUN

underwear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bikini corset lingerie shorts undergarment underpants undershirt

STRONG

BVDs G-string Jockeys™ boxers briefs drawers loincloth panties skivvies underclothes underclothing undies

WEAK

Jockey™ shorts boxer shorts intimate things long johns smallclothes underthings

NOUN

unmentionables

Synonyms

STRONG

corset drawers lingerie panties underclothes underclothing underpants underwear undies

WEAK

intimate things underthings

Example Sentences

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According to the movement, Petrini died on Thursday evening at his home in the town of Bra in his native Piedmont.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Bra fitting is hard, but there are experts who can help.

From Slate • Aug. 12, 2024

The Sports Bra is a pub where women’s sports are celebrated — and the only thing on TV.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024

From the Sports Bra crowd to celebrities Lebron James and Travis Scott, more than 12 million viewers tuned in.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

Bra Modise’s pass problems required him to go to some office at the end of the building.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane