underwiredadj.

Brit.

/ˌʌndəˈwʌɪəd/, U.S.

/ˈˌəndərˈˌwaɪ(ə)rd/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: under- prefix¹, wired adj.

Etymology: < under- prefix¹ + wired adj. Compare slightly later underwire n.

Originally North American.

Of a brassiere, etc.: having a thin semicircular wire or strap inset under each cup, to support or shape the breasts.

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1969 Sears, Roebuck Catal. Spring–Summer 325/2 This bra is completely padded... Underwired cups support and separate.

1978 John Moore's Catal. Spring–Summer 232/2 Gossard Fiberfil padded underwired stretch Wonderbra in nylon with Lycra. Removable inserts for extra uplift.

1988 Independent 12 Sept. 15/1 What about the new memory alloys for ladies' underwired bras—which ping back into the desired shape at body temperature?

1996 H. Fielding Bridget Jones's Diary (1997) 172 Sitting next to him in the front seat was Penny Husbands-Bosworth, wearing a red lace underwired uplift basque, and two bunny ears.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	underwired
释义	underwiredadj. Brit. /ˌʌndəˈwʌɪəd/, U.S. /ˈˌəndərˈˌwaɪ(ə)rd/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: under- prefix¹, wired adj. Etymology: < under- prefix¹ + wired adj. Compare slightly later underwire n. Originally North American. Of a brassiere, etc.: having a thin semicircular wire or strap inset under each cup, to support or shape the breasts. ΚΠ 1969 Sears, Roebuck Catal. Spring–Summer 325/2 This bra is completely padded... Underwired cups support and separate. 1978 John Moore's Catal. Spring–Summer 232/2 Gossard Fiberfil padded underwired stretch Wonderbra in nylon with Lycra. Removable inserts for extra uplift. 1988 Independent 12 Sept. 15/1 What about the new memory alloys for ladies' underwired bras—which ping back into the desired shape at body temperature? 1996 H. Fielding Bridget Jones's Diary (1997) 172 Sitting next to him in the front seat was Penny Husbands-Bosworth, wearing a red lace underwired uplift basque, and two bunny ears. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1969
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