underwire


un·der·wire

U0062550 (ŭn′dər-wīr′)n.1. A semicircular wire support sewn into the underside of each cup of a brassiere.2. A brassiere with such a wire support.

underwire

(ˈʌndəˌwaɪə) n1. (Clothing & Fashion) a. the wire under the cup section in a brab. (as modifier): underwire bras. 2. (Clothing & Fashion) (as modifier): underwire bras. vb (tr) to support with wire underneath

un•der•wire

(ˈʌn dərˌwaɪər)

n. 1. a wire sewn into the underside of each cup of a brassiere, used for support and shape. 2. a brassiere with such wires. [1975–80]