manhattan

noun
UK: /mænˈhætən/
US: /mænˈhætən/

  1. A borough of New York City, located on an island.

    1. I want to visit Manhattan soon with my family. [ ] [ ]
    2. The skyline of Manhattan is iconic and recognizable across the world. [ ] [ ]

  2. This refers to the island on which part of New York City is built.

    1. Living in Manhattan can be very expensive, so think twice. [ ] [ ]
    2. The views from the top of buildings in Manhattan are truly breathtaking. [ ] [ ]
manhattan adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of Manhattan.

    1. The store sells many Manhattan souvenirs to tourists. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company decided to open a Manhattan branch due to its huge popularity. [ ] [ ]
manhattan noun

  1. A cocktail made with whiskey, vermouth, and bitters.

    1. He ordered a Manhattan at the bar after work. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bartender is trained to prepare a perfect Manhattan every time. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "manhattan" in English means: A borough of New York City, located on an island., This refers to the island on which part of New York City is built..

The phonetic transcription of "manhattan" is /mænˈhætən/ in British English and /mænˈhætən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "manhattan": "I want to visit Manhattan soon with my family.". More examples on the page.