Phrase Hound found 26 phrases and 68 compound words that contain bras. The most common are listed below. Open bras in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 26
- bras d'honneurAn obscene gesture in which an arm is bent into an L-shape, with the closed palm pointing upwards, while the other hand then grips the biceps of the bent arm, and the bent forearm is then raised vertically; it conveys the sense of “up …
- port de brasAn exercise in which the arms are moved to different positions, sometimes also incorporating upper-body movements.
- training brasplural of training bra: A type of bra used by girls, usually teenage girls when their busts are still small.
- push-up brasplural of push-up bra: A brassiere designed to elevate one's breasts and enhance one's cleavage.
- chapeau-brasA bicorne hat designed to be compressed and carried under the arm, formerly worn on dress occasions by men in the 18th century, and later in the United States Army by general and staff officers.
- bullet brasplural of bullet bra: A full-support bra with cups in the shape of a paraboloid of revolution with its axis perpendicular to the breast, invented in the 1940s and popular into the 1960s.
- cage brasplural of cage bra: A kind of revealing brassiere with numerous thin straps.
- car brasplural of car bra: A stretchy vinyl attachment to a vehicle's front bumper to protect it from minor damage.
- maternity brasplural of maternity bra: A nursing bra.
- nursing brasplural of nursing bra: A bra specifically designed for breastfeeding mothers, with cups which fold down, allowing easy access to the nipple when the infant is to be fed, usually constructed of fabric only.
- pocket brasplural of pocket bra: A bra with pockets for inserting breast forms.
- shelf brasplural of shelf bra: Synonym of balcony bra (“bra with half a cup”).
- sports brasplural of sports bra: A type of bra that is more supportive than an everyday bra, worn when practising sports or other physical activities.
- starter brasplural of starter bra: A type of bra used by girls, usually teenage girls when their busts are still small.
- trainer brasplural of trainer bra: A type of bra used by girls, usually teenage girls when their busts are still small.
- balcony brasplural of balcony bra: A half-cup bra, generally with a low horizontal cut, designed to be worn under a low-cut top.
- plunge brasplural of plunge bra: A brassiere with a low midsection, designed to be worn with low-cut clothing.
- long-line brasplural of long-line bra: A bra, with or without straps, fitting the bust and ribcage and extending to the waist, worn with a girdle.
- T-shirt brasplural of T-shirt bra: A bra designed to be inconspicuous when worn under a garment such as a T-shirt.
- jogging brasplural of jogging bra: A sports bra
- jog brasplural of jog bra: jogging bra
- cantilever brasplural of cantilever bra: A bra that is not supported by straps over the shoulders but, typically, by being underwired
- peek-a-boo brasplural of peek-a-boo bra: A bra that is more revealing than usual, revealing more of the breast and often the nipple.
- peekaboo brasplural of peekaboo bra: A bra that is more revealing than usual, revealing more of the breast and often the nipple.
- balconette brasplural of balconette bra: A half-cup bra, generally with a low horizontal cut, designed to be worn under a low-cut top.
Compound words 68
- brasserieA small, informal restaurant that serves beer and wine as well as simple food.
- brassicaAny of many plants of the genus Brassica, including cabbage, mustard and rapes
- BrasiliaAlternative spelling of Brasília: A municipality, the capital city of Brazil; the capital of Distrito Federal, Brazil.
- brashercomparative form of brash: more brash
- BrashearA surname.
- BraswellA surname.
- candelabrasplural of candelabra: A candle holder with branches to hold more than one candle.
- BraseltonA surname.
- brasseriesplural of brasserie: A small, informal restaurant that serves beer and wine as well as simple food.
- brassesplural of brass: A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.