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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
bra /brɑ/USA pronunciation   n. [countable]
  1. Clothinga woman's undergarment, worn to support the breasts;
    brassiere.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
bra  (brä),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Clothingbrassiere.
  2. Automotivea removable cover for the front end of an automobile to protect it from road debris.
  • by shortening

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
bra /brɑː/ n
  1. short for brassiere
bra /brɑː/ n
  1. South African informal
    another word for bro2
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
bro  (brō, bru),USA pronunciation n., pl. bros. [Slang.]
  1. brother.
  2. Slang Termsfriend;
    pal;
    buddy.
  • reduced form of brother 1830–40

bro., pl. bros. 
  1. brother.
Also, Bro. 
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
bro /bruː/, bra, bru n
  1. South African informal a male friend, often used in direct address
Etymology: 20th Century: from Afrikaans broer brother
'bra' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
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