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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In 1848, a popular uprising in France overthrew the monarchy, demanding universal manhood suffrage and wealth redistribution.
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Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
But just as the culture’s understanding of manhood has shifted, so too have ideas about womanhood—which of course influences the way young women see themselves.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
The charro figure, long celebrated in cinema and music, is as much an embodiment of manhood and culture in Mexico as the cowboy is in the United States.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Jelly Roll might be significantly smaller following his weight loss, but according to Bunnie Xo, his — ahem — manhood has only done the opposite amid the singer’s health journey.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2026
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Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
But just as the culture’s understanding of manhood has shifted, so too have ideas about womanhood—which of course influences the way young women see themselves.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
The charro figure, long celebrated in cinema and music, is as much an embodiment of manhood and culture in Mexico as the cowboy is in the United States.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Jelly Roll might be significantly smaller following his weight loss, but according to Bunnie Xo, his — ahem — manhood has only done the opposite amid the singer’s health journey.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2026
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 4 Mar. 2026.
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manhood
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man·hood
ˈman-ˌhu̇d
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