mane

noun

ˈmān 

1

: long and heavy hair growing about the neck and head of some mammals (such as horses and lions)

2

: long heavy hair on a person's head

maned

ˈmānd 

adjective

Examples of mane in a Sentence

an actor with a thick mane of silver hair

Recent Examples on the Web

Intentional or otherwise, this makes for a fitting embodiment of how mane people operate amid global tragedy; out of sight, out of mind. —Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025

On the mane front, Southern women have been known for big hair, lots of hair spray, and constantly defying the hot, humid environment around them. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025

DeGeneres first showed off the mane change in November. —Hedy Phillips, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025

For the casual outing, the Spencer star, 34, styled her mane, which was bleached to a vibrant nearly platinum hue, in a messy bun. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English manu; akin to Old High German mana mane, Latin monile necklace

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing mane

• lion's mane
• lion's mane mushroom

Kids Definition

mane

noun

ˈmān 

1

: long heavy hair growing about the neck and head of some mammals (as horses and lions)

2

: long heavy hair on a person's head

maned

ˈmānd 

adjective