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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Tuesday afternoon, on the first day of men’s trade show Pitti Uomo, around 180 menswear aficionados, influencers and industry insiders paraded through the streets of Florence in their Sunday best. Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026 The latter category will soon see a new addition courtesy of Italian menswear brand OAMC. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026 There were many memorable ensembles from Hailee Steinfeld's bump-baring gown, the studs of Heated Rivalry (aka Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie) making a case for their signature menswear and Pamela Anderson going back to blonde. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 Kyle is telling all of this in her new confessional look featuring a menswear blazer, a feminine version of a men’s tie, and a light wave in her hair. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for menswear

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 Jan. 2026.

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menswear

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

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