Definition of brassiere Brassiere

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We found 5 definitions of brassiere from 5 different sources.

What does brassiere mean?

Noun Plural: brassieres
brassiere - an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
		bra, bandeau
		undergarment, unmentionable a garment worn under other garments
		woman's clothing clothing that is designed for women to wear
		shoulder strap, strap whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging

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brassiere (Noun)
An item of underwear worn to support the breasts; now commonly shortened to bra.

brassiere
An item of women's underwear designed to support and elevate the breasts.

A brassière (or brassiere, or bra) is an undergarment for women. Its main purpose is to support their breasts, but is sometimes also used for sexual attraction in the form of lingerie.

Bra sizes in most countries have a number and a letter (for example, 34B). The number comes from the measurement of the ribcage directly underneath the breasts. The letter is a measure of how much larger the breasts are than the ribcage. This is found by measuring the chest over the breasts (across the nipples) and subtracting the ribcage measurement from the breast measurement, then finding the matching letter of the alphabet. For example, someone with a 3-inch difference between the breast measurement and the ribcage measurement would have a C-cup bra. However, this does not always work, since different manufacturers have differently-sized bras. Many women prefer to find a brand and size that works for them by trial and error.