bra
gb/bɹˈɑ/ us/bɹˈɑ/
B1
Anglų
~ 7200
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
B1
entity
1
woman’s breast-supporting undergarment
A piece of underwear that a woman wears on her chest to hold and support her breasts.
Vartosenos šablonas:
wear [a] bra
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes use "bra" to talk about all women’s underwear. A bra is only the part that covers the breasts; underwear for the lower body is usually called "panties" or "underwear". Another mistake is forgetting that "bra" is countable: you say "a bra" or "two bras", not just "bra" on its own.
Sinonimai
brassiere (More formal and old-fashioned; used less often in everyday speech.)
Antonimai
braless (Describes not wearing a bra, the opposite situation of wearing one.)
Kolokacijos
wear a bra
|sports bra
|push-up bra
|strapless bra
|training bra
|underwire bra
Temos
daily life
|clothing
|health
|daily_life
|body
Pavyzdžiai
- She took off her bra and changed into a T‑shirt before going to bed.
- I need to buy a new bra because the straps on this one keep slipping.
- He accidentally put her bra in the dryer and it shrank.
- For running, she always wears a high‑support sports bra.
- The dress has a built‑in bra, so you don’t need to wear a separate one.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I bought a new bra yesterday.
- This bra is too small for me.
- She wears a sports bra when she plays tennis.
- My bra strap is broken.
- I don’t like this bra because it is not comfortable.
Daiktavardis
slang
C1
relation
2
informal way to address a man
A slang word some people use to talk to a man or male friend, like saying "bro" or "dude".
Vartosenos šablonas:
hey, bra, [clause]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes think this use of "bra" is standard English. It is slang and can sound very informal or region-specific. It should not be used in formal writing or with people you don’t know well. It is safer to use "friend" or a person’s name instead.
Sinonimai
bro (Very close in meaning; "bro" is much more common and widely understood than "bra".)
Antonimai
stranger (You usually call someone "bra" when they feel like a friend; a stranger is someone you don’t know at all.)
Kolokacijos
hey bra
|thanks bra
|chill bra
|listen bra
Temos
slang
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- Relax, bra, everything’s going to be fine.
- Thanks, bra, I really needed your help today.
- Come on, bra, you know I didn’t mean it like that.
- You’re late again, bra, what happened this time?
- Happy birthday, bra, hope it’s a good one.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Hey, bra, are you coming with us?
- Thanks, bra, that was really kind.
- It’s late, bra, we should go home.
- Don’t worry, bra, it’s okay.
- Sorry, bra, I forgot to call you.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
bra
IPA
GB/bɹˈɑ/
US/bɹˈɑ/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
bra (1 skiemuo)
Stress on 1st syllable (bra)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: bra
- Plural: bras
Žodžių šeima
Forms
bras
noun
Related words
brassiere
noun
Negative and opposite forms
braless
adjective
Posakiai
lace bra
1/lˈeɪs bɹˈɑ/
fixed phrase
bra made of lace
A bra that is made mostly from lace, often more decorative than simple cotton bras.
Pavyzdžiai
- She saved the red lace bra for special occasions.
- This lace bra looks nice but is not very supportive.
- The matching set includes a lace bra and panties.
nursing bra
1/nˈɚsɪŋ bɹˈɑ/
fixed phrase
bra designed for breastfeeding
A bra for women who are breastfeeding, with cups that can open easily to feed a baby.
Pavyzdžiai
- She packed an extra nursing bra in the diaper bag.
- A good nursing bra makes breastfeeding in public easier.
- The store has a special section for maternity and nursing bras.
padded bra
1/pˈædɪd bɹˈɑ/
fixed phrase
bra with extra padding
A bra that has extra soft material inside the cups to make the breasts look bigger or smoother.
Pavyzdžiai
- She wore a padded bra under her thin blouse.
- A padded bra can help hide nipples under light fabrics.
- He accidentally washed her padded bra on a hot cycle.
push-up bra
1/pˈʊʃ ˈʌp bɹˈɑ/
fixed phrase
bra that lifts breasts
A bra that pushes the breasts up to make them look bigger or closer together.
Pavyzdžiai
- She chose a push‑up bra to wear under the low‑cut dress.
- This push‑up bra gives more shape than a simple cotton one.
- The store has a sale on push‑up bras this weekend.
sports bra
1/spˈɔɹts bɹˈɑ/
fixed phrase
bra for exercise support
A bra that gives extra support to the breasts during sport or exercise.
Pavyzdžiai
- You should wear a good sports bra when you go running.
- She bought a high‑impact sports bra for her fitness class.
- This sports bra is comfortable enough to wear all day.
strapless bra
1/stɹˈæpləs bɹˈɑ/
fixed phrase
bra with no shoulder straps
A bra that has no straps over the shoulders, often worn with clothes that show the shoulders.
Pavyzdžiai
- She bought a strapless bra to wear under her off‑the‑shoulder top.
- This dress needs a strapless bra so the straps don’t show.
- The strapless bra kept slipping, so she changed into a regular one.
training bra
1/tɹˈeɪnɪŋ bɹˈɑ/
fixed phrase
first simple bra for girls
A small, light bra that young girls wear when their breasts first begin to grow.
Pavyzdžiai
- Her parents bought her a training bra when she started puberty.
- Many stores sell training bras in the teenage clothing section.
- A training bra usually has little or no padding.
underwire bra
1/ˈʌndɚwˈaɪɚ bɹˈɑ/
fixed phrase
bra with wire for support
A bra that has a thin wire under each cup to give more support and shape.
Pavyzdžiai
- She finds underwire bras uncomfortable and prefers soft ones.
- An underwire bra can give more lift under a fitted shirt.
- The care label says not to machine‑wash this underwire bra.