Manhattan (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. an island in New York City surrounded by the Hudson, East, and Harlem rivers. 13½ miles (22 km) long; 2½ miles (4 km) greatest width; 22¼ sq. mi. (58 sq. km).
  2. a borough of New York City approximately coextensive with Manhattan Island: chief business district of the city.
  3. a city in NE Kansas, on the Kansas River.
  4. a cocktail made of whiskey and sweet vermouth, usually with a dash of bitters and a maraschino cherry.
noun
  1. an island at the N end of New York Bay, between the Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers: administratively (with adjacent islets) a borough of New York City; a major financial, commercial, and cultural centre. Pop: 1 537 195 (2000). Area: 47 sq km (22 sq miles)
  2. a mixed drink consisting of four parts whisky, one part vermouth, and a dash of bitters
Manhattan (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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