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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Soon, the specs caught the eye of the Armoury’s Mark Cho, who, in addition to being a menswear savant, is a horology aficionado. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025 Powers wore a teal leather jacket and trousers with a white collared shirt and tie for an element of classic menswear. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025 Organized by a slew of leading Japanese menswear companies, the event — now in its seventh iteration — is a city stroll-cum-impromptu-runway show of men decked out in full sartorial looks that has already taken place in Tokyo, Osaka and Seoul, among other cities. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025 In his new role, Esh will report directly to AllSaints CEO Peter Wood, while overseeing the creative direction of both menswear and womenswear. Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for menswear

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 Nov. 2025.

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menswear

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

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