brassiere

Thân thiện

A woman selects a comfortable brassiere from her dresser drawer.

Definition

Noun: 1. A woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts: A brassiere is a piece of clothing, typically with cups, straps, and a fastening, worn under other garments to shape, support, or cover a woman's breasts.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She bought a new, comfortable brassiere.
  • The dress required a specific type of brassiere to look its best.

Advanced Usage

• "Strapless brassiere": A brassiere designed without shoulder straps, often for wear with garments that expose the shoulders.
  • She chose a strapless brassiere for her evening gown.

Variants and Related Words

• Bra (n): The common, abbreviated form of "brassiere."
  • She prefers to wear a sports bra for running.

Synonyms

• Bra: The standard synonym.
• Bandeau: A specific type of brassiere, often strapless and band-like.
• Undergarment: A general term for any garment worn under outer clothing.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bra
• bandeau