bralette

noun

bra·​lette ˈbrä-lət How to pronounce bralette (audio)
plural bralettes
: a soft bra with no wires or cups and often with thin, removable pads
… a beautiful bralette to wear as both an undergarment or a crop top if you're really trying to up the ante on your going out looks or headed to a music festival.—Marquaysa Battle
Meet the bralette, the underwire bra's kid sister. She's a dainty little thing, all flimsy straps, lace, and minimal padding.—Heather Schwedel

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Wireless styles, strapless, bralettes and more are available. — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026 That’s where Amazon’s selection of wireless bras comes in handy — like the $19 Boufor bralette. — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Aerie offers an array of bras, bralettes, underwear, leggings, sweatshirts and accessories. — Corey Davis, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 18 May 2026 Triangle bralettes work especially well on smaller chests because their plunging neckline highlights the cleavage, while racerback styles create a closer, more secure fit. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bralette

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bralette was in 1973

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“Bralette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bralette. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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