noun
brassiere
BRA-zee-eh-uh
noun
1
A women's undergarment that supports the breasts; a bra.
"The shop specialises in fitting brassieres for all sizes."
How to Use Brassiere
Learner’s notes
When to use it
Formal; "bra" is the everyday, far more common short form.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
brassieres plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from French brassière, originally referring to a piece of clothing worn on the arm or upper body, from bras ("arm").