Bra (noun)

1. A woman's undergarment that covers and supports the breasts.
2. A woman's undergarment worn to support the breasts and shape the figure.

Origin:

Shortened from brassiere, from french brassière, from old french bracière, from middle english braciere, from old northern french braciere, from brac, from old english bræc, from proto-germanic *brēkiz, from proto-indo-european *bhrāǵ- ("arm, upper limb").

Examples:

1. She took off her bra and put on a new one.
2. The bra was too tight and was causing her discomfort.
3. The woman tried on several bras before finding the perfect fit.
4. The bra is made of stretchy, breathable material that is comfortable to wear.
5. She wore a strapless bra under her dress.