Bra vs. Brassiere

By Jaxson

  • Bra

    A bra (), short for brassiere (), is a form-fitting undergarment designed to support or cover the wearer’s breasts. Swimsuits, camisoles and backless dresses may have built-in breast support.

    Bras are complex garments made of many parts. Most come in 36 sizes; standards and methods of measurement vary widely. Up to 85% of women may be wearing the wrong size.

  • Brassiere

    A bra (), short for brassiere (), is a form-fitting undergarment designed to support or cover the wearer’s breasts. Swimsuits, camisoles and backless dresses may have built-in breast support.

    Bras are complex garments made of many parts. Most come in 36 sizes; standards and methods of measurement vary widely. Up to 85% of women may be wearing the wrong size.

Wikipedia
  • Bra (noun)

    clipping of brassierefrom 1920s

  • Bra (noun)

    One of the two vectors in the standard notation for describing quantum states in quantum mechanics, the other being the ket.

  • Bra (noun)

    friend

    “Take it easy, bra!”

  • Bra (noun)

    female version of bro

  • Brassiere (noun)

    An item of underwear worn to support the breasts; now commonly shortened to bra. from 1900s

    “bra”

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