underwire
noun
un·der·wire
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Definition of underwire
: a wire running through the bottom edge of a brassiere to aid in support
Examples of underwire in a Sentence
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Mainly defined by not having underwires, the bralette is that anomaly: an easygoing bra, leaving the breasts, whether perky, upturned, down-turned, wayward, jiggling, floppy or sagging, in their natural shape. — Linda Dyett, New York Times, "The Bralette Is Back. This Time Blouses Are Optional.," 31 July 2019 Plenty of styles have built-in underwire so you'll be supported, even sans straps. — Glamour, "How to Find the Best Bikini Top for Your Boobs," 11 Apr. 2019 Sadly, this bounty of underwire didn’t make it to my post-mastectomy life. — Suzanne Zuppello, SELF, "How I Found the Right Bras After Mastectomy and Reconstruction," 25 Oct. 2018 Cups with underwire and hidden padding will do the trick. 2. — Seventeen Editors, Seventeen, "8 Tips For Finding The Best Swimsuit For Your Shape," 5 June 2015 The True Body bra comes in a range of styles: scoopneck, racerback, underwire, triangle. — Amy Hou, Glamour, "The Most Comfortable Bra in the World Is Incredibly Plain—But I Love It Anyway," 11 Dec. 2018 Go up a cup size if your underwire pokes you or rides up. — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, "12 Genius Tips For Finding The Right Size Bra For You," 2 Aug. 2018 Your band is too small if the underwire is squeezing or digging in your breast tissue. — Talia Abbas, SELF, "11 Expert Tips for Finding the Right Bra Size and Fit," 23 July 2018 When the air gets sticky and the temperature hits above 90 degrees, there’s nothing worse than having an underwire digging into your skin. Plus, a rigid bra is not exactly the best accompaniment to your collection of narrowly cut tank tops. — Rachel Hahn, Vogue, "Here Are the 15 Best Bralettes for Summer," 16 Aug. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'underwire.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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underwire
noun
English Language Learners Definition of underwire
chiefly US
: wire running through the bottom edge of a brassiere to provide support for a woman's breasts
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