n. An item of underwear worn to support the breasts; now commonly shortened to bra.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A form of woman's undergarment, often stiffened with wire or whalebones, or the like, and worn to cover and support the breasts; -- also called bra. It usually has straps which support it from the shoulders, but strapless variants are also made.
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n. an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
Word Usage
"The word brassiere comes from the Old French braciere, which was a piece worn on the arm as protection."