braless adjective

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Franco’s famous 1988 black bra dress, meanwhile, was transformed, in Appiolaza’s hands, into a chic cocktail dress. Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025 The Mormon family shared nearly every aspect of their lives on 8 Passengers, from homeschooling and mealtime routines to embarrassing discussions about puberty and bra shopping. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 One clammy hand was already under her shirt, flicking her nipple through her bra. Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025 Glamour reviewer Emily Rodriguez praises this bra’s comfort. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bra

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First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bra was in 1933

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“Bra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bra. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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bra

noun

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