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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Four years after revealing her first-ever menswear look, Simone Rocha will present her first-ever menswear show in Florence this June. Luke Leitch, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026 Inter has teamed with Italian menswear brand Canali, created a new digital ecosystem that has won it a significant increase in video views and user engagement and has launched non-sporting merchandise such as streetwear accessories to accompany the rebrand. Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026 Thanks to prime placements on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways of both Tod’s and Bottega Veneta, the menswear-esque silhouette is a compelling alternative to the ultra-feminine Mary Janes and mesh ballerina flats that’ve been everywhere the last few warm seasons. Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026 Ross added a feminine spin to the menswear look by way of green tassel statement earrings and a black leather clutch from Dior’s 2026 ready-to-wear collection. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 2026.

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menswear

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

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