Manhattan

noun

Man·​hat·​tan man-ˈha-tᵊn How to pronounce Manhattan (audio)
mən-
variants or less commonly manhattan
plural Manhattans also manhattans
: a cocktail consisting typically of whiskey, vermouth, and bitters
… a cocktail bar focusing on the classics such as martinis, Manhattans and boulevardiers.Nico Madrigal-Yankowski
A Manhattan has three key ingredients: A whiskey you like, sweet vermouth, and bitters. A purist will say you should use rye.Michael Corcoran
For a classic manhattan, I'd grab a solid, classic rye.Al Sotack

Examples of Manhattan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Filings show New York officials are first preparing to try to seize Trump’s golf course and private estate north of Manhattan, known as Seven Springs. Andrew Torgan, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024 In designing their Manhattan loft, a couple took cues from their wide-ranging collection. New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024 After four years, the pair decided to move to Manhattan, but the design bug only grew stronger. Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2024 The Jayhawks scored 99 points each against NC Central and Manhattan in the first two games. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2024 The staff at Kernel, a vegan takeout joint in Manhattan, have it better than many fast-food workers. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024 At Quique, which the brothers opened in December, Aguilar brings some of those dishes to Manhattan while turning up the heat, the elegance, the artfulness. Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2024 Butler, who is in his late 30s and works a day job in a Manhattan bookstore, runs two circuits with his show: one track being for free folk at theaters and other regular performance venues, and the other being for prisoners. Matt Thompson, SPIN, 12 Mar. 2024 He is also known for opening the bar Malachy’s in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, which was credited as the borough’s first singles bar. Jaden Thompson, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Manhattan, borough of New York City

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Manhattan was in 1889

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Cite this Entry

“Manhattan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Manhattan. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Manhattan

geographical name

Man·​hat·​tan man-ˈha-tᵊn How to pronounce Manhattan (audio)
mən-
1
city on the Kansas River in the northeast central part of the state of Kansas population 52,281
2
island 13 miles (21 kilometers) long in southeastern New York surrounded by the Hudson River, Harlem River, Spuyten Duyvil Creek, East River, and Upper New York Bay
3
borough of New York City comprising Manhattan Island, several small adjacent islands, and a small area (Marble Hill) on the mainland population 1,585,873

Note: Manhattan contains one of the world's chief financial and commercial areas.

Manhattanite noun
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