ˈundercup, n.
Also under-cup.
[under-1 5 b.]
The lower section or underside of a brassière cup.
| 1945 Corsets & Brassieres Sept. 33/2 (caption) A satin rayon bra... Undercup stitches for firm support. 1951 People 3 June 2/1 (Advt.), This Kayser Bondor brassiere has quilted stitched under-cups for firm support. 1963 Vogue Dec. 45/2 (Advt.), Mate it [sc. a girdle] to the bra with the same name, same feeling—lace top, Shapeliner undercups. 1984 Sears Catal. 1985 Spring/Summer 198 Stretch fabric holds and molds you naturally, comfortably. Gently shirred undercups conform to your natural shape. |