underwire
noun
un·der·wire
ˈən-dər-ˌwī(-ə)r 
: a wire running through the bottom edge of a brassiere to aid in support
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Wearing a bra with underwire that pinches and rubs against your skin is one way to make your day extra uncomfortable and long.
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Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
The underwire does not cause bruising or divots on my sternum.
—Andrea Jordan, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Even on a low setting, the dryer can cause the underwire to warp, leaving you with an uncomfortable bra that's lost its shape.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
Similar to the bra, this scoop top offers underwire bikini support and a push-up effect for all busts and body types.
—Kristin Corpuz, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
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Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
The underwire does not cause bruising or divots on my sternum.
—Andrea Jordan, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Even on a low setting, the dryer can cause the underwire to warp, leaving you with an uncomfortable bra that's lost its shape.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
Similar to the bra, this scoop top offers underwire bikini support and a push-up effect for all busts and body types.
—Kristin Corpuz, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for underwire
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“Underwire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underwire. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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