Bra
noun
A piece of women's clothing that is worn on the upper body and supports the breasts.
She bought a new bra.
Often appears as...
- sports bra
- lace bra
noun
A term used in South Africa to refer to a man, often used as a form of address.
Hey bra, how's it going?
Often appears as...
- my bra
- old bra
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A piece of women's clothing that is worn on the upper body and supports the breasts.
She bought a new bra.
Often appears as...
- sports bra
- lace bra
noun
A term used in South Africa to refer to a man, often used as a form of address.
Hey bra, how's it going?
Often appears as...
- my bra
- old bra
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Varied Styles
Bra styles are designed for different functions and aesthetics, from everyday wear to sports.
She opted for a push-up bra to complement her evening dress.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Discussing bras in some cultures may be private. Be mindful of the social context when mentioning them.
In some settings, talking about her bra might make her uncomfortable.
Pro Tip 3/3Sizing Variation
Bra sizes differ internationally, so size labels may vary significantly from country to country.
In the UK, she's a size 34B, but in Europe, she needs a 75B bra.
Pro Tip 1/3Varied Styles
Bra styles are designed for different functions and aesthetics, from everyday wear to sports.
She opted for a push-up bra to complement her evening dress.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Discussing bras in some cultures may be private. Be mindful of the social context when mentioning them.
In some settings, talking about her bra might make her uncomfortable.
Pro Tip 3/3Sizing Variation
Bra sizes differ internationally, so size labels may vary significantly from country to country.
In the UK, she's a size 34B, but in Europe, she needs a 75B bra.
Pro Tip 1/3Varied Styles
Bra styles are designed for different functions and aesthetics, from everyday wear to sports.
She opted for a push-up bra to complement her evening dress.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Discussing bras in some cultures may be private. Be mindful of the social context when mentioning them.
In some settings, talking about her bra might make her uncomfortable.
Pro Tip 3/3Sizing Variation
Bra sizes differ internationally, so size labels may vary significantly from country to country.
In the UK, she's a size 34B, but in Europe, she needs a 75B bra.
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connections to the outside world these are the keys to urban success in the world today now the most entrepreneurial place I've ever been in the world is the Durov a slum in Mumbai you go in in one shop and there's some guys or recycling paper boxes that means cutting them open and turning them around so someone can see the labels and then there there are people sewing bras and you feel like
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She Shoots, She Scores:...
coach had to do a lot more admin work plus help coach a second sport and even drive the team van to games we fought you know and i don't know if i want to say fight with everything because sometimes it's just a matter of bringing it to the attention you know i mean for years we kids didn't get sports bras right and now they get sports bras
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How the bra was invented...
shoulder straps, and a chest band that clasps in back. At first, the bras are included with the sale of a dress, but the popularity of the undergarment soon outstrips that of the garment itself. The three establish a business selling exclusively bras and call it Maidenform.
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Magical metals, how...
By popping a bra into the dryer, it'll be brand new every time. So whether it's on Mars or in your mouth, small atomic movements can create huge changes, and understanding the way atoms behave allows us to make materials that make our world a better place.
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Go to umpire school PIPE...
when I started on hiring it was not as a political act I did not think when my mother said this little league is looking for umpires why don't you try out I didn't think well you know I'm a feminist I'm gonna burn my bra and go
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Chimamanda Ngozi...
You hate men, you hate bras, you hate African culture, that sort of thing. Now here's a story from my childhood. When I was in primary school, my teacher said at the beginning of term that she would give the class a test
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Bahia Shehab: A thousand...
No to stripping the people, and the blue bra is to remind us of our shame as a nation when we allow a veiled woman to be stripped and beaten on the street, and the footprint reads, "Long live a peaceful revolution,"
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Bahia Shehab: A thousand...
and the blue bra is to remind us of our shame as a nation when we allow a veiled woman to be stripped and beaten on the street and the footprint reads long live a peaceful revolution because we will
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Alicia Chong Rodriguez:...
by using a garment that most women already wear daily? What if a garment designed to support women could also augment their health? Our idea is to turn the everyday bra into an actual lifesaver.
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Bra Business PIPE Secret...
Iran de is attempting to design an extremely lightweight bra it must be supportive comfortable attractive and virtually weightless using pre shaped foam cups reduces the
Video examples
It’s time to embrace our...
connections to the outside world these are the keys to urban success in the world today now the most entrepreneurial place I've ever been in the world is the Durov a slum in Mumbai you go in in one shop and there's some guys or recycling paper boxes that means cutting them open and turning them around so someone can see the labels and then there there are people sewing bras and you feel like
Video examples
She Shoots, She Scores:...
coach had to do a lot more admin work plus help coach a second sport and even drive the team van to games we fought you know and i don't know if i want to say fight with everything because sometimes it's just a matter of bringing it to the attention you know i mean for years we kids didn't get sports bras right and now they get sports bras
Video examples
How the bra was invented...
shoulder straps, and a chest band that clasps in back. At first, the bras are included with the sale of a dress, but the popularity of the undergarment soon outstrips that of the garment itself. The three establish a business selling exclusively bras and call it Maidenform.
Video examples
Magical metals, how...
By popping a bra into the dryer, it'll be brand new every time. So whether it's on Mars or in your mouth, small atomic movements can create huge changes, and understanding the way atoms behave allows us to make materials that make our world a better place.
Video examples
Go to umpire school PIPE...
when I started on hiring it was not as a political act I did not think when my mother said this little league is looking for umpires why don't you try out I didn't think well you know I'm a feminist I'm gonna burn my bra and go
Video examples
Chimamanda Ngozi...
You hate men, you hate bras, you hate African culture, that sort of thing. Now here's a story from my childhood. When I was in primary school, my teacher said at the beginning of term that she would give the class a test
Video examples
Bahia Shehab: A thousand...
No to stripping the people, and the blue bra is to remind us of our shame as a nation when we allow a veiled woman to be stripped and beaten on the street, and the footprint reads, "Long live a peaceful revolution,"
Video examples
Bahia Shehab: A thousand...
and the blue bra is to remind us of our shame as a nation when we allow a veiled woman to be stripped and beaten on the street and the footprint reads long live a peaceful revolution because we will
Video examples
Alicia Chong Rodriguez:...
by using a garment that most women already wear daily? What if a garment designed to support women could also augment their health? Our idea is to turn the everyday bra into an actual lifesaver.
Video examples
Bra Business PIPE Secret...
Iran de is attempting to design an extremely lightweight bra it must be supportive comfortable attractive and virtually weightless using pre shaped foam cups reduces the
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Kate Upton
American Model
I can't change my bra size. They're natural! I can work out and I can stay healthy and motivated, but I can't change some things. I really just live my life. I love my body. It's what God gave me! I feel confident with myself, and if that inspires other women to feel confident with their bodies, great.
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Ashley Nell Tipton
American Designer
The wear time on clothing for plus-sized women is half the life span of a straight-sized woman's clothing. Straight-sized women's bras can last them three, six months? Our bras don't last as long as a straight-sized woman's bras normally do because we have more movement; we have more weight.
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Jill Scott
American Musician
I've been around the world and I've had bras made in different places, and each time I'm experiencing the same troubles: the painful shoulders, the underwire cutting into my flesh.
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Fiona Apple
American Musician
I've gone through stages where I hate my body so much that I won't even wear shorts and a bra in my house because if I pass a mirror, that's the end of my day.
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Evelyn Keyes
American Actress
I have often wondered what my life would have been like if I had needed a size thirty-eight bra instead of a modest thirty-four.
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Johnny Depp
American Actor
The only gossip I'm interested in is things from the Weekly World News - 'Woman's bra bursts, 11 injured'. That kind of thing.
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Keanu Reeves
Canadian Actor
On a good night, I get underwear, bras, and hotel-room keys thrown onstage... You start to think that you're Tom Jones.
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Sandra Oh
Canadian Actress
With small breasts, you don't have to wear a bra with dresses that have some support. It feels sexy without one.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
I was the first woman to burn my bra - it took the fire department four days to put it out.
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Amanda Seales
American Comedian
Anytime I don't have to wear a bra is a good day.
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Kate Upton
American Model
I can't change my bra size. They're natural! I can work out and I can stay healthy and motivated, but I can't change some things. I really just live my life. I love my body. It's what God gave me! I feel confident with myself, and if that inspires other women to feel confident with their bodies, great.
Quote examples
Ashley Nell Tipton
American Designer
The wear time on clothing for plus-sized women is half the life span of a straight-sized woman's clothing. Straight-sized women's bras can last them three, six months? Our bras don't last as long as a straight-sized woman's bras normally do because we have more movement; we have more weight.
Quote examples
Jill Scott
American Musician
I've been around the world and I've had bras made in different places, and each time I'm experiencing the same troubles: the painful shoulders, the underwire cutting into my flesh.
Quote examples
Fiona Apple
American Musician
I've gone through stages where I hate my body so much that I won't even wear shorts and a bra in my house because if I pass a mirror, that's the end of my day.
Quote examples
Evelyn Keyes
American Actress
I have often wondered what my life would have been like if I had needed a size thirty-eight bra instead of a modest thirty-four.
Quote examples
Johnny Depp
American Actor
The only gossip I'm interested in is things from the Weekly World News - 'Woman's bra bursts, 11 injured'. That kind of thing.
Quote examples
Keanu Reeves
Canadian Actor
On a good night, I get underwear, bras, and hotel-room keys thrown onstage... You start to think that you're Tom Jones.
Quote examples
Sandra Oh
Canadian Actress
With small breasts, you don't have to wear a bra with dresses that have some support. It feels sexy without one.
Quote examples
Dolly Parton
American Singer
I was the first woman to burn my bra - it took the fire department four days to put it out.
Quote examples
Amanda Seales
American Comedian
Anytime I don't have to wear a bra is a good day.
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