bras

word · lemma: bra

Definition

A bra is an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts.

Usage & Nuances

'Bra' is informal but standard. Common collocations: 'push-up bra', 'sports bra', 'underwire bra.' The plural is 'bras.' Not to be confused with 'brass' (the metal).

Spanish: sujetador - sostén Portuguese (BR): sutiã Portuguese (PT): sutiã Chinese (Simplified): 文胸 - 胸罩 Chinese (Traditional): 胸罩 - 胸圍 Hindi: ब्रै (ब्रासियर)Arabic: حمالة صدر Bengali: ব্রা Russian: бюстгальтер Japanese: ブラジャー Vietnamese: áo ngực Korean: 브래지어 Turkish: sütyen Urdu: برا Indonesian: bra - kutang

Example Sentences

She bought a new bra yesterday.

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I need to wash my bras.

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A bra should be comfortable to wear all day.

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She can't find a bra that fits just right.

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Do you prefer a sports bra or a regular one for workouts?

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My first bra was way too big for me!

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