brassiere
See also: brassière
English
A brassiere
Etymology
Borrowed from French brassière.
Pronunciation
- (UK): IPA(key): /ˈbɹæzɪɛə/ or IPA(key): /ˈbɹæsɪɛə/
- (US): enPR: brə-zĭrʹ, IPA(key): /bɹəˈzɪɹ/
Audio (US) (file)
Noun
brassiere (plural brassieres)
- (dated) An item of underwear worn to support the breasts; now commonly shortened to bra. [from 1900s]
- Synonym: bra
Translations
bra — see bra
Further reading
Anagrams
- brasserie