menswear — clothing designed for and worn by men
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: clothing designed for and worn by men
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmenzwer/
Example Sentences
- My dad still shops in the menswear section even though he's been wearing the same three shirts for five years.
- The menswear industry has embraced more colorful and diverse fashion trends recently.
- He works as a buyer for a high-end menswear boutique in Milan.
menswear
NOUN[/ˈmenzwer/]
clothing designed for and worn by men
clothing designed for and worn by men
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Menswear is a compound word formed from English 'men' and 'wear,' literally meaning 'clothing worn by men.' The term emerged as a specialized commercial designation in the early 20th century as department stores and the fashion industry expanded, formalizing the categorization of men's clothing.
Breakdown
men (males, plural of man) + wear (clothing, garments to be worn). The compound directly combines the two morphemes to denote apparel designed for and marketed to men.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad still shops in the menswear section even though he's been wearing the same three shirts for five years.”
“The menswear industry has embraced more colorful and diverse fashion trends recently.”
“He works as a buyer for a high-end menswear boutique in Milan.”
“The menswear sale attracted hundreds of men who suddenly discovered they needed seventeen new ties.”
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