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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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 2 Oct. 2024.

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menswear

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

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