manhunt
noun
man·hunt
ˈman-ˌhənt 
: an organized and usually intensive hunt for a person and especially for one charged with a crime
Examples of manhunt in a Sentence
After several days of searching, the sheriff called off the manhunt.
The FBI launched a manhunt to find the kidnappers.
Recent Examples on the Web
Access our exclusive collection of true crime stories, podcasts, videos and more
How was Hardin caught, ending 12-day manhunt?
—
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 June 2025
As the manhunt continues, the sheriff’s office has advised residents in neighboring counties to lock their doors, including on outbuildings and sheds, and leave their outdoor lights on and their blinds open.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
The manhunt continues for Decker, who has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of kidnapping in the deaths of his daughters Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 7 June 2025
The escape made national headlines and sparked a massive, 12-day manhunt that included hundreds of local, state and federal agencies.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for manhunt
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 June 2025
As the manhunt continues, the sheriff’s office has advised residents in neighboring counties to lock their doors, including on outbuildings and sheds, and leave their outdoor lights on and their blinds open.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
The manhunt continues for Decker, who has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of kidnapping in the deaths of his daughters Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 7 June 2025
The escape made national headlines and sparked a massive, 12-day manhunt that included hundreds of local, state and federal agencies.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for manhunt
Cite this Entry
“Manhunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manhunt. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
manhunt
noun
man·hunt
-ˌhənt
: an organized hunt for a person and especially for one charged with a crime
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share