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 amphibian slip-ons, crafted in glossy green rubber with bulging eyes perched across the vamp, were first introduced at JW Anderson’s fall 2023 menswear show in Milan. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025 Wax London Contemporary British menswear label Wax London has named Patrick Duggan, former creative director at Debenhams, as its new brand director. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025 The menswear designer's ensemble consisted of a knee-grazing black cardigan with a contrasting denim collar and button trim, matching black pants and black leather loafers. Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025 Shoppers should look for items that are lined and make note of the quality of the stitching, said Julian Carter, a menswear content creator. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2025.

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menswear

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

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