bra
brɑː
bra: undergarment worn to support breasts
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Definition of bra - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
clothingundergarment worn to support breasts
  • She bought a new bra for the party.
brassiere support undergarment
2.
friendshipSlangUSfriend or mate in slangSlangUS
  • Hey bra, how's it going?
buddy chum pal
3.
physicsTECH.vector in quantum mechanicsTECH.
  • The bra is paired with a ket in calculations.
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  • bra: undergarment worn to support breasts
    undergarment worn to support breasts

Expressions with bra

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pad in a bra for extra support
The bra insert provided additional support during exercise.
supportive bra for jogging or running
She wore a jogging bra for her morning run.
bra for breastfeeding with foldable cups
She bought a nursing bra before the baby arrived.
bra for support during physical activities
She wore a sports bra to the gym.
bra for young girls starting puberty
She bought her first training bra at age 11.
bra designed for breastfeeding mothers
She bought a maternity bra for easier nursing.

Origin of bra

French, brassière (support) shortened

Terms with bra included in their meaning

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bra measurement
measure of the volume of a bra's cup
sport cut
bra with straps joining at the back center
breastfeeding
pad in a bra absorbing milk during lactation
fashion
silicone insert placed in a bra
undergarment
strapless bra or bikini top
bra component
band of fabric under bra cups
undergarment
women's underwear combining a bra and girdle
fashion
padding worn in a bra to enhance size

Examples of bra in a sentence

  • The store offers a wide range of bra sizes.
  • What's up, bra? Long time no see!
  • Thanks for the help, bra!
  • The physicist explained the concept of a bra.
  • In quantum mechanics, a bra is essential.

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  1. French:soutien-gorge, pote, ...
  2. German:BH, Kumpel, ...
  3. Italian:reggiseno, amico, ...
  4. Spanish:sujetador, bro, ...
  5. Portuguese:soutien, mano, ...
  6. Chinese:胸罩, 兄弟, ...
  7. Japanese:ブラジャー, ...
  8. Arabic:حَمَّالَة صَدْر, صاحِب, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲזִיָּה, אָחִי, ...
  10. Russian:бюстгальтер, бро, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бюстгальтер, друг, ...
  12. Hindi:ब्रा, भाई, ...
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