Definition of BRASSIERE

brassiere

Meanings

Plural: brassieres

Noun

  • an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
  • Dated form of bra (“item of underwear”).

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French brassière. Doublet of brachiaria.

Synonyms

bandeau, bra

Scrabble Score: 11

brassiere is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
brassiere is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
brassiere is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

brassiere is a valid Words With Friends word