noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any padded enhancement brassiere. informal
2. 2
   A type of padded, underwired bra designed to enhance the wearer's cleavage.

   "The time has come, writes Germaine Greer, to burn our Wonderbras and slip into something more comfortable."

Example

More examples

"The time has come, writes Germaine Greer, to burn our Wonderbras and slip into something more comfortable."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From the brand name Wonderbra, from wonder + bra.

Etymology 2

A proprietary name, from wonder + bra.

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