menswear
Americannoun
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null men's wear apparel and accessories for men.
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cloth, especially wool, used for men's and often women's tailored garments.
noun
Etymology
Origin of menswear
First recorded in 1780–85 in spelling men's wear; men + 's 1 + wear
Example Sentences
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Like many retailers, Matteo Sgaramella, founder of Toronto-based menswear brand Outclass, told the BBC that his company collects orders from clothing designers months before they are due to arrive in stores.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Tres Dean is a writer in Los Angeles who covers menswear, travel and culture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
The group, owned by Alain and Gerard Wertheimer, turns over around 20 billion euros a year despite resisting the commercial temptation of launching a dedicated menswear fashion line.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
More recently, in 2025, the vestments of Catholic priests inspired Dolce & Gabbana’s menswear collection.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
While his father hadn't exactly built the house with his own hands, he had sold his guts out at his discount menswear store to pay for it.
From Super Man and the Bug Out by Cory Doctorow
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