Brassiere

Pronunciation

 * :, {{SAMPA|/"br{zIE@/}} or , {{SAMPA|/"br{sIE@/}}

Etymology
From the French word brassière.

Noun

 * 1) An item of underwear worn to support the breasts; now commonly shortened to bra.

Synonyms

 * bra

Thesaurus
advocate, alpenstock, arm, athletic supporter, back, backbone, backing, bandeau, bearer, bra, brace, bracer, bracket, buttress, cane, carrier, cervix, corset, crook, crutch, falsies, foundation garment, fulcrum, girdle, guy, guywire, jock, jockstrap, mainstay, maintainer, mast, neck, prop, reinforce, reinforcement, reinforcer, rest, resting place, rigging, shoulder, shroud, soutien-gorge, spine, sprit, staff, standing rigging, stave, stay, stick, stiffener, strengthener, support, supporter, sustainer, upholder, walking stick