man

A1
Pronunciation
[mɛn]
/mæn/
/mæn/
Noun
21 definition(s)
1 Definition

An adult male human.

Example Sentences
  • The show is especially popular with middle-aged men.
2 Definition

(collective) All human males collectively: mankind.

3 Definition

A human, a person of either gender, usually an adult. (See usage notes.)

Example Sentences
  • every man for himself
4 Definition

(collective) All humans collectively: mankind, humankind, humanity. (Sometimes capitalized as Man.)

5 Definition

A member of the genus Homo, especially of the species Homo sapiens.

6 Definition

An male person, usually an adult; a (generally adult male) sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.

7 Definition

An adult male who has, to an eminent degree, qualities considered masculine, such as strength, integrity, and devotion to family; a mensch.

8 Definition

Manliness; the quality or state of being manly.

9 Definition

A husband.

10 Definition

A lover; a boyfriend.

11 Definition

A male enthusiast or devotee; a male who is very fond of or devoted to a specified kind of thing. (Used as the last element of a compound.)

Example Sentences
  • Some people prefer apple pie, but me, I’m a cherry pie man.
12 Definition

A person, usually male, who has duties or skills associated with a specified thing. (Used as the last element of a compound.)

Example Sentences
  • I wanted to be a guitar man on a road tour, but instead I’m a flag man on a road crew.
13 Definition

A person, usually male, who can fulfill one's requirements with regard to a specified matter.

14 Definition

A male who belongs to a particular group: an employee, a student or alumnus, a representative, etc.

15 Definition

An adult male servant.

16 Definition

A vassal; a subject.

Example Sentences
  • Like master, like man.
17 Definition

A piece or token used in board games such as chess.

18 Definition

Used to refer to oneself or one's group: I, we; construed in the third person.

19 Definition

A term of familiar address often implying on the part of the speaker some degree of authority, impatience, or haste.

Example Sentences
  • Come on, man, we've got no time to lose!
20 Definition

A friendly term of address usually reserved for other adult males.

Example Sentences
  • Hey, man, how's it goin'?
21 Definition

A player on whom another is playing, with the intent of limiting their attacking impact.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To supply (something) with staff or crew (of either sex).

Example Sentences
  • The ship was manned with a small crew.
2 Definition

To take up position in order to operate (something).

Example Sentences
  • Man the machine guns!
3 Definition

(possibly obsolete) To brace (oneself), to fortify or steel (oneself) in a manly way. (Compare man up.)

4 Definition

To wait on, attend to or escort.

5 Definition

To accustom (a raptor or other type of bird) to the presence of people.

Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Used to place emphasis upon something or someone; sometimes, but not always, when actually addressing a man.

Example Sentences
  • Man, that was a great catch!