: a woman's undergarment to cover and support the breasts
Examples of brassiere in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThe ensemble includes seven pieces from Industrial Light & Magic chief sculptor Richard Miller’s collection–a bikini brassiere, bikini plates, hip rings, an armlet and bracelet.—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 27 July 2024 Sticks of dynamite are tossed back and forth, Jerry uses a brassiere as a parachute, and the score offers an enjoyable mix of patriotic anthems.
68.—Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2024 The Slow Clap cocktail is a favorite (bourbon, spiced pear liqueur, orgeat, lime, orange) or sip a glass of Los Monteros Cava at St. Neo’s brassiere and raw bar.—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 2 May 2024 The future queen wore granny panties and a large brassiere.—Ellen Gamerman, WSJ, 16 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for brassiere
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Word History
Etymology
obsolete French brassière bodice, from Old French braciere arm protector, from bras arm — more at bracelet
: a woman's close-fitting undergarment to cover and support the breasts
Etymology
from obsolete French brassière "bodice," from early French braciere "arm protector," from bras "arm," from Latin bracchium (same meaning) — related to brace, bracelet
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