brassiere
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Clothesbrassierebras‧si‧ere /ˈbræziə $ brəˈzɪr/ noun [countable] formal DCCa braExamples from the Corpusbrassiere• A brassiere, fluttering weightlessly to the ground.• She wore loose black pyjamas, moccasins and a black brassiere.• Confidently, her hands sought to undo the brassiere.Origin brassiere (1900-2000) Early French brassière “top part of a dress”, from Old French braciere “arm protector”, from braz “arm”