menswear

noun

mens·​wear ˈmenz-ˌwer How to pronounce menswear (audio)
Synonyms of menswearnext
: 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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Even the pinstripe—arguably menswear’s most conservative pattern—felt newly relaxed. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 His spring 2027 menswear show, presented a few weeks ago in Paris, included a softer take on black tie, with loose trousers and long frock coats. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026 Across the Spring/Summer 2027 menswear season, a new ultra-slim silhouette emerged. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 6 July 2026 The opening follows the brand’s recent announcement of expanding into menswear with ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories, which is scheduled to drop in August. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 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 Jul. 2026.

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menswear

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

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