one of the five boroughs of New York City
"She decided to skip the ferry and take the subway directly into Manhattan for her meeting."
a cocktail made with whiskey and sweet vermouth with a dash of bitters
"After dinner, I ordered a Manhattan to wash down my steak at the speakeasy."
Alternative spelling of Manhattan (“cocktail”).
"After a long day at the office, he ordered a Manhattan to unwind on his balcony."
A cocktail made from whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters.
In plain English: Manhattan is the main island in New York City where most of the famous skyscrapers and busy streets are located.
"They decided to spend their vacation in Manhattan to explore the city's famous landmarks."
Usage: When referring to a Manhattan, use it as a proper noun without an article or lowercase letter when naming the specific drink order, such as "I'll have a Manhattan." It describes a classic cocktail composed of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters, often garnished with a cherry.
An indigenous people of North America who lived in present day New York State.
"The museum dedicated a new exhibit to preserving the history and culture of the Manhattan people before European settlers arrived."
The word Manhattan comes from Unami, an Algonquian language spoken by local Native Americans. While it likely combines words meaning "island" and another element referring to woods with good bow-making timber, the name was adopted into English by Dutch settlers in the 17th century.