many a/an

idiom

formal + literary

—used with a singular noun to refer to a large number of things or people

I've been there many a time.

Many a tale was told.

Many a man has tried but few men have succeeded.

Examples of many a/an in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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Related Articles The night was attended by many a Hollywood star, each more glittering in jewels than the next. —Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 11 Sep. 2024

Since first coming out in 1952, Fire & Ice has graced the lips of many a Southern woman. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 July 2024

Awkwafina takes and delivers many a blow in the Amazon MGM Studios movie that dropped Aug. 15 on Prime Video’s worldwide platform. —William Earl, Variety, 15 Aug. 2024