First Known Use: 1884
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manhattan
noun, man·hat·tan often capitalized \man-ˈha-tən, mən-\
Definition of MANHATTAN
: a cocktail consisting of vermouth, whiskey, and sometimes a dash of bitters
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Origin of MANHATTAN
Manhattan, borough of New York City
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Manhattan
geographical name Man·hat·tan \man-ˈha-tən, mən-\
Definition of MANHATTAN
1
city NE cen Kansas on Kansas River pop 52,281
2
island 13 miles (21 kilometers) long SE New York on New York Bay
3
borough of New York City comprising Manhattan Island, several small adjacent islands, & a small area (Marble Hill) on mainland pop 1,585,873
— Man·hat·tan·ite \-ˌīt\ noun
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Manhattan
geographical name Man·hat·tan \man-ˈha-tən, mən-\
Definition of MANHATTAN for Kids
2
part of New York City consisting chiefly of Manhattan Island
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