menswear

American

[menz-wair] / ˈmɛnzˌwɛər /

noun

null men's wear apparel and accessories for men.
cloth, especially wool, used for men's and often women's tailored garments.

menswear British

/ ˈmɛnzˌwɛə /

noun

clothing for men

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Etymology

Origin of menswear

First recorded in 1780–85 in spelling men's wear; men + 's ¹ + wear

Example Sentences

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Connor Storrie, one of the stars of hit show Heated Rivalry, walked the carpet in daring menswear by Saint Laurent.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Aesthetically, I dug Andy and Miranda’s sleek menswear looks, lots of vests and blazers with panache.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

This year’s Oscar-nominated movies are a menswear feast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Hawley embraces “wonderful peacock” 1850s menswear shapes: Victor’s puffed-out chest accentuates the “wasp waist” likening him to a matador.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 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 Doctorow, Cory

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