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Definitions of bra word

countable noun bra A bra is a piece of underwear that women wear to support their breasts. 3
noun bra an undergarment worn by women to support the breasts or give a desired contour to the bust 3
abbreviation BRA brassiere. 1
noun bra Automotive Slang. a removable cover for the front end of an automobile to protect it from road debris. 1
noun bra breast-support garment 1
noun bra a brassiere. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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corset — A corset is a stiff piece of underwear worn by some women, especially in the past. It fits tightly around their hips and waist and makes them thinner around the waist when they wear it.
lingerie — underwear, sleepwear, and other items of intimate apparel worn by women.
drawers — a sliding, lidless, horizontal compartment, as in a piece of furniture, that may be drawn out in order to gain access to it.
panties — panties.
boxer shorts — Boxer shorts are loose-fitting men's underpants that are shaped like the shorts worn by boxers.

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