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Manhattan Definition & Meaning

manhattan
noun
  1. one of the five boroughs of New York City
  2. a cocktail made with whiskey and sweet vermouth with a dash of bitters

"Manhattan" in song lyrics

See how manhattan is used in real songs:

  • "Whole Strong Island, the east coast, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan"
    A+ — Enter Hempstead
  • "Born in the Bronx, raised in Manhattan"
    Akbar — Hot Ya Hot
  • "Our have to get it like Osama Bin Laden walking the streets of Manhattan"
    Ali — I Got This

Usage tips for "manhattan"

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Frequently asked questions

What does manhattan mean?
one of the five boroughs of New York City a cocktail made with whiskey and sweet vermouth with a dash of bitters
What part of speech is manhattan?
Manhattan is a noun.
How many definitions does manhattan have?
Manhattan has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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