or bras·sière′
bra
Origin of brassiere
Fr, child's chemise, shoulder strap, origin, originally , arm guard from bras, an arm from Classical Latin brachium: see bracebrassiere
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brassiere
noun
A woman's undergarment worn to support the breasts; a bra.
Origin of brassiere
French brassière child's jacket with sleeves, brassiere from Old French braciere bras arm ( from Latin brācchium ; see brachium . ) -iere, -ier one associated with ; see -er 1.THE AMERICAN HERITAGE® DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, FIFTH EDITION by the Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries. Copyright © 2016, 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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Sentence Examples
- Cross-back bustiers are the perfect choice to keep your straps where they belong, but keep in mind that you'll need to find a convertible bra if you plan on wearing a brassiere underneath.
- If you're a relatively frequent shopper, then you might want to explore these options of brassiere models from all levels of labels, from the lowest to the highest-end shops.
- Buying an upscale brassiere means that you'll definitely be paying attention to how much quality you're getting for your money, thanks to the investment you're making.
- Because many summer tops have slinky little straps that don't always cover bra straps, take advantage of the different brassiere styles out there.
- If you think an upscale brassiere is for you, then take note of these suggestions when you're preparing to purchase your next luxury piece.
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