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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For the 25th-anniversary collection, that meant a stronger focus on menswear than in the past, with influences as wide-ranging as M.C. Hammer, Hamish Bowles, Jawaharlal Nehru, and the Prince of Jodhpur. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025 Pink became increasingly popular in menswear during the early 2000s. Renan Botelho, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025 Another noted fan of the look is Pharrell Williams, whose proclivity for the retro pants has made its way into his Louis Vuitton menswear. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025 And this week, Hopkins announced a collaboration with the online menswear retailer boohooMAN. Becky Sullivan, NPR, 8 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2025.

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menswear

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

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