menswear

noun

mens·​wear ˈmenz-ˌwer How to pronounce menswear (audio)
: clothing for men

Examples of menswear in a Sentence

The store sells an extensive line of menswear. He works in the menswear department.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual fashion extravaganza is back, and this time, the event is paying homage to the debonair flair of Black menswear and its evolution over the centuries. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 May 2025 Schafer offered her own interpretation of menswear for the store’s opening, mixing masculine and feminine pieces. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 May 2025 The evening’s dress code is Tailored for You, which will hopefully inspire celebrities to push the boundaries of tailored menswear and embrace the opportunity to highlight Black designers. Whitney Perry, Glamour, 2 May 2025 This time around, the collection marks a first: The introduction of menswear, including summer-ready poplin and eyelet shirts. Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for menswear

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of menswear was in 1783

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“Menswear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menswear. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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menswear

noun
mens·​wear ˈmenz-ˌwer How to pronounce menswear (audio)
: clothing for men

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