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 The black, cleat-like shoe is a collaboration between the menswear brand Bode and the sneaker giant, and features both the iconic Nike swoosh and the cult fashion label’s logo on the tongue—not to mention a charm on the laces. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024 The clothing room has an expansive women’s section where shoppers could find a fun costume and a small corner of menswear. Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2024 Back in the 1800s, the Bruyn Estate, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, supplied wool garments to luxury menswear label Brooks Brothers. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024 His menswear and womenswear existed in harmony with each other. Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024 Versace recently also celebrated the appointment of Oppenheimer actor Cillian Murphy as the face of the label's Icons menswear collection and campaign, launching on April 3. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024 To mark its release, the house this morning premiered a short film that gives us a glimpse into the creative process that has led up to this seismic menswear moment. Luke Leitch, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024 Phin was drawn to menswear in elementary school, and growing up with the rise of the internet, she was immersed into the non-traditional, subversive space of internet fashion and online culture. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 20 Mar. 2024 Ever since, Van Noten has staged two womenswear and two menswear shows each year. Samuel Petrequin, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024

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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 16 Apr. 2024.

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menswear

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

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