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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The Rossi Halter Top features underwire for extra support and adjustable straps for an even more custom fit.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
The underwire didn’t dig in but offered a nice little lift.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Cut short and super fitted with a sweetheart neckline, underwire cups and a zip closure at the front.
—Amazon, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
One thing French does know is that bras have underwires.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
The underwire didn’t dig in but offered a nice little lift.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Cut short and super fitted with a sweetheart neckline, underwire cups and a zip closure at the front.
—Amazon, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
One thing French does know is that bras have underwires.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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 22 Mar. 2025.
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