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 band is wide enough to avoid creating rolls, while not bruising my armpits with underwire.
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Andrea Jordan, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
This strapless suit takes 10 pounds off instantly and features underwire cups to keep the girls nice and lifted.
—Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
The gorgeous underwire detail is functional and stylish.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
The top is structured with underwire for great support and can be adjusted.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Andrea Jordan, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
This strapless suit takes 10 pounds off instantly and features underwire cups to keep the girls nice and lifted.
—Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
The gorgeous underwire detail is functional and stylish.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
The top is structured with underwire for great support and can be adjusted.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Underwire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underwire. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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