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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
She was asked to join Hermès in 1988 by its legendary chief executive officer Jean-Louis Dumas, becoming one of the few women leading a menswear division at a major luxury house. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025 Hall’s subversion of menswear — floppy hats, loose slacks and oversized collared shirts, or a necktie bursting out from the bottom of a waistcoat — was, in many ways, Keaton’s own. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025 While Lauren remained a favorite, in recent years Keaton also exhibited a preference for Thom Browne, whose slim and forward-thinking menswear aesthetic likewise seemed tailor-made for the actress. Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2025 In 1977, Keaton starred in Allen's Annie Hall as the title character, who sported a wardrobe that mimicked Keaton's own — menswear, vests, and structured trousers — and cemented the actress's status as a style icon. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Menswear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menswear. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

menswear

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

More from Merriam-Webster on menswear

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!