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 British menswear label has enlisted the actor to be the face of the new Spring/Summer 2024 line. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024 Before that game, the tight end wore a camouflage Louis Vuitton look created by the New York University graduate (Dillane co-designed the label’s fall/winter 2023 menswear collection). Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024 Sifan Chen’s Menswear Balances Chaos and Restraint This season saw the debut of Sifan Chen’s menswear label Chén Sifan. Vogue, 6 Apr. 2024 Aside from the latex chaps Beyoncé wore on the cover of Cowboy Carter, the 42-year-old recently modeled a pair of denim chaps from Pharrell Williams' 2024 menswear collection for Louis Vuitton. Glamour, 4 Apr. 2024 In a separate image, a white tank top also took on a new meaning when paired with denim chaps from Louis Vuitton’s newest menswear collection by Pharrell Williams. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024 There are also Velasca menswear locations in the city. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024 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

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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 23 Apr. 2024.

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menswear

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

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