manhood
noun
man·hood
ˈman-ˌhu̇d 
Examples of manhood in a Sentence
He took the comment as a challenge to his manhood.
He grew from boyhood to manhood in a small southern town.
the manhood of a nation
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The traditional markers of manhood, like being the breadwinner and having a romantic partner, are out of reach for many young men.
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Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
This survey comes at a time when boys are inundated with confusing societal messages about manhood, and firearms continue to be the leading cause of death for children and teenagers.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 May 2025
All men are caught in the crossfire, questioning their own role in society and manhood.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Fellas, your cocktail glass is not a threat to your manhood.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
This survey comes at a time when boys are inundated with confusing societal messages about manhood, and firearms continue to be the leading cause of death for children and teenagers.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 May 2025
All men are caught in the crossfire, questioning their own role in society and manhood.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Fellas, your cocktail glass is not a threat to your manhood.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for manhood
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“Manhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manhood. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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manhood
noun
man·hood
ˈman-ˌhu̇d
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