'Brassiere' definitions:
Definition of 'brassiere'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Brassiere'
From: GCIDE
- Brassiere \Bras`siere"\ Brassiere \Bras`si[`e]re"\(br[.a]*z[=e]r"), n. [F.] A form of woman's undergarment, often stiffened with wire or whalebones, or the like, and worn to cover and support the breasts; -- also called bra. It usually has straps which support it from the shoulders, but strapless variants are also made.
- Syn: bra, bandeau. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
Definition of 'Brassiere'
From: GCIDE
- Brassiere \Bras`siere"\ Brassiere \Bras`si[`e]re"\(br[.a]*z[=e]r"), n. [F.] A form of woman's undergarment, often stiffened with wire or whalebones, or the like, and worn to cover and support the breasts; -- also called bra. It usually has straps which support it from the shoulders, but strapless variants are also made.
- Syn: bra, bandeau. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
Synonyms of 'brassiere'
From: Moby 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