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

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