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.
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Daniel Crémieux, founder of the French menswear brand Crémieux, died Friday at age 87 at his home in Aix-en-Provence, France, surrounded by his family. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025 The menswear blazer One of fall’s biggest runway trends draws inspiration from the English countryside, and a tweed blazer (or one in plaid, houndstooth, or herringbone, all generally woven from wool) is the easiest way to get the look. Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025 Her work, spanning sharp menswear, collaborations with Adidas, and exhibitions at major art institutions, blurs the line between fashion, music, and literature. Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025 In many ways, his work continues to serve as a canvas for the next generation of menswear designers, offering a foundation of proportion, drape and effortless style upon which designers can put their own stories into the clothes. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 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 21 Sep. 2025.

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menswear

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

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