bra
Americannoun
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Automotive Slang. a removable cover for the front end of an automobile to protect it from road debris.
noun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of bra
By shortening
Example Sentences
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Those gains, she said, were seen across its bra silhouettes and price points.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
Shares in Victoria’s Secret soared nearly 50% to a new all-time high after bra sales boosted the retailer’s top line.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
Cizeron wore a black jumpsuit, while Fournier Beaudry was decked out in a pink corset reminiscent of Madonna's conical, Jean-Paul Gaultier-style bra.
From Barron's ● Feb. 9, 2026
She’s over meticulously applying makeup before leaving the house or, even, having to wear a bra when running errands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2026
For a bra I’m probably going to wear one time.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
Chief Executive Hillary Super attributed sales growth to bras, as the company faces a proxy fight from investor Brett Blundy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
Sales of bras grew in the low double-digits during the first quarter, she said, contributing “significantly” to the company’s growth overall.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
The actress and crew are seen unzipping the black bags and pulling out dozens of bras, which are then tied together and thrown over parts of the structure.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
Footage obtained by TMZ shows Sweeney climbing up the Hollywood sign to help string up a clothesline of assorted bras across the familiar landmark.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2026
The next day Mami brought me a couple of white cotton bras with tiny blue flowers between the cups.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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