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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Since the brand’s launch in 2015, Japanese designer Soshi Otsuki has refined a distinctive blend of Japanese and Western menswear codes, and gained cult status for his oversize suits inspired by ‘80s-era Giorgio Armani. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 The designer has been soft-launching her menswear ideas onto Timothée Chalamet, who wore multiple double-breasted tailored pieces during award season for his film Marty Supreme. Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 22 May 2026 In many ways, the collection rejects the rigidity that has long defined traditional menswear, prioritizing emotional connection and ease over overt trend cycles or hyper-masculine dressing. Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 The Italian menswear maker, which has a long-term license to oversee the Tom Ford business, has seen its shares rise 46% over the past year. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 May 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 29 May. 2026.

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menswear

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

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