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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In menswear, the same approach resonates in the abundance of suit separates which in Falcioni’s spirit of play-the-dressing-up-game best convey the effortless goal of a man taking time to pick the right pants, blazer and shirt and tie. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026 Fendi scion Silvia Venturini Fendi — menswear designer of the house since 1994 — took on womenswear collections for the brand’s centenary year in 2025. Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026 There was a strong menswear influence in women’s looks. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026 King Charles presented the award to Foday Dumbuya of Labrum London in May 2023, and launched the now defunct menswear edition of London Fashion Week in June 2012. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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menswear

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

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