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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Cowboys, farmhands, railroad workers and the like -- all are and have been hardworking professions that required clothes to keep up, so leaning that direction for a stylish and functional menswear look makes perfect sense. Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 This loafer outfit takes inspiration from traditional menswear. Clare Holden, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026 The purveyor of high-end menswear will close its doors at the end of the month, owner Jon Johnson told BusinessDen. Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026 The Savile Row tailor holds a Royal Warrant for its luxury menswear. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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menswear

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

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