city manager

noun

: an official employed by an elected council to direct the administration of a city government

Examples of city manager in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Dallas city manager said that no-trespassing signs will be posted in parking lots to discourage loitering. — CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

But the amendment faced broad opposition from mayors and city managers, police and fire chiefs, and advocacy groups who warned the policy would deprive local governments of billions of dollars — and lead to painful cuts in key services. — Annie Gowen, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2026

Giménez, 72, was born in Cuba and began his career as a City of Miami firefighter in 1975, later serving as fire chief and city manager. — Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

The entire full-time police force and city manager in a small town in Georgia recently resigned from their positions, officials revealed during a city council meeting on Monday. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for city manager

• tanager

Kids Definition

city manager

noun

: an official employed by an elected council to direct the administration of a city government