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Definition of manhattan

manhattan

/mænˈhæt.ən/
man · hat · tan
Plural:Manhattans
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Adjective:Manhattanite
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manhattan Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A densely populated island and borough of New York City in the state of New York, located at the mouth of the Hudson River and serving as a major global financial, commercial, and cultural center.

2

A classic cocktail made with whiskey (traditionally rye or bourbon), sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters, usually garnished with a maraschino cherry.

Example

"The bartender stirred the rye whiskey and sweet vermouth over ice before straining the Manhattan into a chilled coupe glass."

• Rhymes for manhattan

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Manhattan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/manhattan
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