manhood

noun

man·​hood ˈman-ˌhu̇d 

1

: the condition of being a human being

2

: qualities associated with men : manliness

3

: the condition of being an adult male as distinguished from a child or female

4

: adult males : men

5

: penis

Synonyms

• machismo
• macho
• manliness
• masculinity
• virility

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Created to serve as a safe space for the fellas to connect, recharge and elevate, leaders the arts, entertainment and fitness gathered to divulge about nuances of manhood. —Jasmine Browley, Essence, 8 July 2024

Protestant as well, Wolfe Tone argued for Catholic emancipation and universal manhood suffrage. —Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 30 June 2024

God had told him to stop wearing V-neck T-shirts and shopping at thrift stores—a revelation somehow related to biblical manhood. —Lane Scott Jones, Longreads, 25 June 2024

How Magazines Created a New Culture of Manhood Middle-class American manhood changed in the mid-twentieth century. —JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing manhood

• prove one's manhood

Kids Definition

manhood

noun

man·​hood ˈman-ˌhu̇d 

1

: courage, manliness

2

: the condition of being an adult male

3

: adult human males

the manhood of a nation