manhunt

noun

man·​hunt ˈman-ˌhənt 

: an organized and usually intensive hunt for a person and especially for one charged with a crime

Examples of manhunt in a Sentence

After several days of searching, the sheriff called off the manhunt.

The FBI launched a manhunt to find the kidnappers.

Recent Examples on the Web

After a manhunt that lasted for several days, police said family members who were working at the home found the body. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

Authorities in the wealthy city-state of Monaco have launched a manhunt that’s stretched across the border into France after several people were wounded in an explosion caused by a bomb that was planted in a residential building. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

The manhunt for Sanchez-Munoz had been underway ever since, with the FBI offering a $25,000 reward. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 25 June 2026

Viewers will gain insight into the attacks, international manhunts and intelligence operations created to take Carlos down. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for manhunt

• affront
• confront
• exeunt
• forefront
• lakefront
• sederunt
• upfront
• battlefront
• oceanfront
• riverfront
• waterfront
• blunt

Kids Definition

manhunt

noun

man·​hunt -ˌhənt 

: an organized hunt for a person and especially for one charged with a crime