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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Across the Spring/Summer 2027 menswear season, a new ultra-slim silhouette emerged. Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 6 July 2026 His spring 2027 menswear show, presented a few weeks ago in Paris, included a softer take on black tie, with loose trousers and long frock coats. Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026 The opening follows the brand’s recent announcement of expanding into menswear with ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories, which is scheduled to drop in August. Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Even the pinstripe—arguably menswear’s most conservative pattern—felt newly relaxed. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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menswear

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

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