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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Alex looked at practically every fine menswear store in Los Angeles to find the perfect tuxedo for his wedding day. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024 Jack Carlson, author of Rowing Blazers A Lover’s Guide to Football Shirts by Neal Heard A brilliant book on football (soccer) shirts in the style of the best Japanese menswear magazines by my friend Neal Heard, the Lover’s Guide looks at the jerseys from an aesthetic and design perspective. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024 Luckily, Anderson, who graduated from the London College of Fashion with a degree in menswear design, is a bottomless pit of fashion knowledge. Anna Tingley, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024 Categories for the best British menswear and womenswear designers were meanwhile awarded to Grace Wales Bonner and Simone Rocha, respectively. Oscar Holland, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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menswear

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

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