Manhattan

noun

Man·​hat·​tan man-ˈha-tᵊn 

mən-

variants or less commonly manhattan

plural Manhattans also manhattans

: a cocktail consisting typically of whiskey, vermouth, and bitters

… a cocktail bar focusing on the classics such as martinis, Manhattans and boulevardiers.

—Nico Madrigal-Yankowski

A Manhattan has three key ingredients: A whiskey you like, sweet vermouth, and bitters. A purist will say you should use rye.

—Michael Corcoran

For a classic manhattan, I'd grab a solid, classic rye.

—Al Sotack

Examples of Manhattan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Living in New York City at the time, Costa and his conspirators met with Medicaid beneficiaries at bodegas and street corners in Manhattan and the Bronx, paying them off. —Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024

The 6-foot-10, 190-pound center also had offers from Arkansas State, Dayton, Georgia Tech, Loyola, LSU, Manhattan, Missouri State, Old Dominion, UAB and Virginia Tech. —Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2024

Every one of the major presentations during the May 13-15 sprint in midtown Manhattan — NBCUniversal, Fox, Disney, Amazon, Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix — emphasized the breadth of the company’s content offerings. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 22 May 2024

Ani works in a Manhattan strip club; one night her boss summons her to meet with a client who has asked specifically for a Russian-speaker. —Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 22 May 2024

Jessica is a former actress and Louis used to DJ On the small screen, Kelly's half-sister Jessica worked as an actress for about a decade, most recently appearing in Better Call Saul (2015), Manhattan (2015) and The Messengers (2015), according to IMDb. —Ale Russian, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024

Guo Wengui, 57, once believed to be among the richest people in China, sat with his lawyers in Manhattan federal court as jury selection began for a trial projected to last seven weeks. —Larry Neumeister, Fortune, 22 May 2024

In addition to his Brentwood, Bel Air, and Manhattan Beach homes, Lamar lays claim to a Calabasas residence long occupied by several of his family members. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 May 2024

Rivian is laying off more than 120 people in California, and Fisker is closing its Manhattan Beach headquarters (stories by The Times’ Jessica Garrison and Laurence Darmiento). —Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Manhattan, borough of New York City

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Manhattan

• Manhattan clam chowder

Geographical Definition

Manhattan

geographical name

Man·​hat·​tan man-ˈha-tᵊn 

mən-

1

city on the Kansas River in the northeast central part of the state of Kansas population 52,281

2

island 13 miles (21 kilometers) long in southeastern New York surrounded by the Hudson River, Harlem River, Spuyten Duyvil Creek, East River, and Upper New York Bay

3

borough of New York City comprising Manhattan Island, several small adjacent islands, and a small area (Marble Hill) on the mainland population 1,585,873

Note: Manhattan contains one of the world's chief financial and commercial areas.

Manhattanite

man-ˈha-tᵊn-ˌīt 

mən-

noun