Synonyms for

Manhattan

Verb / mæˈnhætʌn / Another word for manhattan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Manhattan is a borough of New York City located primarily on Manhattan Island.

Synonyms & similar words

manhattan Gotham NYC

Common collocations

  • Manhattan skyline
  • Manhattan apartment
  • Manhattan project
  • Manhattanhenge
  • Manhattan transfer
  • Manhattan distance
  • Manhattan street grid

Word family

noun Manhattan

Usage note

Manhattan is a proper noun referring to a borough of New York City. It is also used to refer to the island itself. It is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a sophisticated, urban lifestyle.

Example sentences

  1. I live in Manhattan.
  2. We went to Manhattan for vacation.
  3. There are many famous landmarks in Manhattan, such as the Statue of Liberty and Central Park.
  4. Manhattan is known for its skyscrapers and bustling city life.
  5. I love the energy of Manhattan.

Quotes

  • Manhattan is a small island and when the wind is right, you can smell it. - Truman Capote
  • “I love New York. You can pop out of the underworld in Central Park, hail a taxi, head down Fifth Avenue with a giant bag of money and nobody will look twice.” - Neil Gaiman
  • “New York is not a city, it's a world.” - Iman

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