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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The menswear company was established in 2020 by Luca Santeramo, a social media personality known as Sante to his community of almost 360,000 followers on Instagram alone. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 May 2026 Besides its famous shapewear, Skims also sells underwear, loungewear, swimsuits, menswear and more. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026 Its glittering pin stripes nodded to traditional menswear, while the yellow leopard front patch was reminiscent of her feline debut. Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026 The couple were spotted together at Paris Fashion Week in January, with the pair attending the Amiri menswear show. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 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 7 May. 2026.

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menswear

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

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