manhood

noun

man·​hood ˈman-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce manhood (audio)
1
: the condition of being a human being
2
: qualities associated with men : manliness
3
: the condition of being an adult male as distinguished from a child or female
4
: adult males : men
5
: penis

Examples of manhood in a Sentence

He took the comment as a challenge to his manhood. He grew from boyhood to manhood in a small southern town. the manhood of a nation
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Besides Obama, the Democrats' rally near Atlanta featured several prominent Black men — including actor Samuel L. Jackson, Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and filmmakers Spike Lee and Tyler Perry — expressing support for Harris and echoing Obama's sentiments on manhood. Alex Thompson, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024 Billy Magnussen shines here, treating the stick/jackhammer like a very phallic extension of Adam’s manhood. Jack King, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024 And Trump started the rally by talking about the size of Palmer's manhood. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024 Ah yes, corn, hunting, leather, ruins, skyscrapers—now, that’s manhood! Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for manhood 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of manhood was in the 13th century

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“Manhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manhood. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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manhood

noun
man·​hood ˈman-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce manhood (audio)
1
2
: the condition of being an adult male
3
: adult human males
the manhood of a nation

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