A bra, short for brassiere or brassière (US: / b r ə ˈ z ɪər /, UK: / ˈ b r æ s ɪər / or / ˈ b r æ z ɪər /; French: ), is a form-fitting undergarment designed to support or cover a woman’s breasts. Bras are designed for a variety of purposes, including enhancing breast size, creating cleavage, or for other aesthetic or practical