a city in NW England: connected with the Mersey estuary by a ship canal (35½ mi. [57 km] long).
a city in S New Hampshire.
a town in central Connecticut.
Latin name: Man'cunium. a city in NW England, in Manchester unitary authority, Greater Manchester: linked to the Mersey estuary by the Manchester Ship Canal : commercial, industrial, and cultural centre; formerly the centre of the cotton and textile trades; two universities. Pop: 394 269 (2001)
a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 432 500 (2003 est). Area: 116 sq km (45 sq miles)
household linen or cotton goods, such as sheets and towels
Also called: manchester department. a section of a store where such goods are sold
Manchester is one of England's most important economic, industrial, trade, and finance centers, and the heart of the most densely populated area of England.
from Manchester , England
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Manchester United have released their retained list for the 2026-27 season, with Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia and Jadon Sancho leaving the club.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Heading that team is Thor-like striker Erling Haaland, a three-time Premier League scoring champion for Manchester City, who has more goals for club and country than Messi or Ronaldo had at the age of 25.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
She later took part in a clinical trial in Manchester using menin inhibitors, which successfully put her into complete remission before a planned stem cell transplant.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Manchester City and Chelsea remain locked in negotiations about Enzo Maresca replacing Pep Guardiola.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The man at the airport in Manchester had certainly seen the right weather forecast.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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