manhunt

noun

man·​hunt ˈman-ˌhənt 

: an organized and usually intensive hunt for a person and especially for one charged with a crime

Examples of manhunt in a Sentence

After several days of searching, the sheriff called off the manhunt.

The FBI launched a manhunt to find the kidnappers.

Recent Examples on the Web

End of a search The discovery of the body on Wednesday marked the conclusion of the manhunt that stretched over several days after Sanchez-Munoz was accused of firing shots along a stretch that included Interstate 670, Interstate 70 and Truman Road on June 16. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

The manhunt for Sanchez-Munoz had been underway ever since, with the FBI offering a $25,000 reward. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 25 June 2026

Viewers will gain insight into the attacks, international manhunts and intelligence operations created to take Carlos down. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 24 June 2026

Federal and state authorities arrested Boelter following a 43-hour manhunt in response to the shootings. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for manhunt

• affront
• confront
• exeunt
• forefront
• lakefront
• sederunt
• upfront
• battlefront
• oceanfront
• riverfront
• waterfront
• blunt

Kids Definition

manhunt

noun

man·​hunt -ˌhənt 

: an organized hunt for a person and especially for one charged with a crime