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braless

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Not wearing a bra.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • To be more comfortable, her sister suggested to going to the store braless under her sweatshirt.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Without a bra; not worn with a bra.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a braless ensemble

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

having the breasts uncovered or featuring such nudity

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • topless waitresses
  • a topless cabaret

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bare-breasted, topless

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English bra Proto-Indo-European *lewh1- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les English -less English braless From bra + -less.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: bh-loos — not wearing a bra
  • Dutch: behaloos — not wearing a bra
  • Esperanto: senmamzona — not wearing a bra