man power

noun

1

: power available from or supplied by the physical effort of human beings

2

usually manpower : the total supply of persons available and fitted for service

Synonyms of man power

• staff
• workforce
• personnel
• pool

Examples of man power in a Sentence

we're a little short on manpower today, so we'll need you to do some extra tasks

Recent Examples on the Web

Their military manpower is depleted, and if the Wagner group disbands, that will build still more pressure to conscript. — Gregory F. Treverton, Fortune, 5 July 2023

As the threats facing the country have grown, the law-enforcement and intelligence agencies tasked with keeping the country safe have been dealing with a shortage of man power and expertise. — Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

Additional manpower required to relief units engaged in firefighting. — Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 29 June 2023

While reggaetón acts often cite the cost of their dancers and pyro as a primary budgetary concern, regional Mexican acts largely eschew those frills in favor of sheer musical manpower. — Leila Cobo, Billboard, 26 June 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for man power

• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower
• manpower
• mayflower
• safflower
• sunflower
• wallflower
• watchtower

Kids Definition

man power

noun

1

: power available from or supplied by the physical effort of human beings

2

usually manpower : the total supply of persons available and fitted for service

military manpower