menswear

[ menz-wair ]

noun

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

menswear

/ ˈmɛnzˌwɛə /

noun

1. clothing for men

Word History and Origins

Origin of menswear¹

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

Example Sentences

For Guillermo Andrade, founder and designer of cult L.A.-based menswear label 424, a professional player’s edition of soccer cleats was the first item that shaped his personal definition of luxury.

From Los Angeles Times

When we talk about “traditional American menswear,” rarely do we ask what that actually means.

From Los Angeles Times

For most American heritage menswear, nostalgia is a heavy influence, but the young Black designer doesn’t want to play with all that.

From Los Angeles Times

What set Echevarria off was a stint at the holy mecca of late-2000s menswear: the J. Crew Liquor Store in Lower Manhattan.

From Los Angeles Times

Echevarria networked with the heavy hitters and up-and-comers who would define the menswear scene in the years after.

From Los Angeles Times