Brassiere

Pronunciation: /brəˈzɪər/

Definitions of brassiere

noun a woman's undergarment for covering and supporting the breasts

Example Sentences

A1 She bought a new brassiere at the store.

A2 The brassiere she was wearing was uncomfortable.

B1 She needed to find a matching brassiere for her new dress.

B2 The salesperson recommended a high-quality brassiere for extra support.

C1 The designer brassiere she purchased was made of luxurious materials.

C2 She decided to invest in a custom-fitted brassiere for maximum comfort.

Examples of brassiere in a Sentence

formal The brassiere is an essential undergarment for many women.

informal I need to buy a new brassiere because my old one is worn out.

slang I can't believe she wore that tiny brassiere to the party.

figurative The new policy acted as a brassiere, providing support and structure to the organization.

Grammatical Forms of brassiere

• plural: brassieres
• comparative: more brassiere
• superlative: most brassiere
• present tense: wears a brassiere
• future tense: will wear a brassiere
• perfect tense: has worn a brassiere
• continuous tense: is wearing a brassiere
• singular: brassiere
• positive degree: brassiere
• infinitive: to wear a brassiere
• gerund: wearing a brassiere
• participle: worn a brassiere

Origin and Evolution of brassiere

First Known Use: 1907 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'brassiere' originated from the French word 'brassière', which referred to a child's bodice or a woman's undergarment.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'brassiere' shortened to 'bra' and became a common term for a woman's undergarment providing support to the breasts.