For other uses, see Bra (disambiguation) and BRA (disambiguation). ‘Brassiere’ redirects here. For the type of restaurant, see Brasserie. A bra, short for brassiere or brassière ( US: / brəˈzɪər /, UK: / ˈbræsɪər / or / ˈbræzɪər /; French: ), is a form-fitting undergarment typically designed to support or cover a woman’s breasts.