Manchester

American  

[man-ches-ter, -chuh-ster] / ˈmænˌtʃɛs tər, -tʃə stər /

noun

1. a city in NW England: connected with the Mersey estuary by a ship canal (35½ mi. [57 km] long).

2. a city in S New Hampshire.

3. a town in central Connecticut.

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Manchester ¹ British  

/ ˈmæntʃɪstə /

noun

1. 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)

2. a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 432 500 (2003 est). Area: 116 sq km (45 sq miles)

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manchester ² British  

/ ˈmæntʃɪstə /

noun

1. household linen or cotton goods, such as sheets and towels

2. Also called: manchester department.  a section of a store where such goods are sold

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Manchester Cultural  

1. City in northwestern England about thirty miles east of Liverpool.

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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.

Etymology

Origin of manchester

from _Manchester , England

Example Sentences

We saw Lime e-scooters dotted around Salford this week - but they can't be used in neighbouring Manchester city centre.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It means those commuting by Lime from Salford walk the rest of the way into Manchester city centre after parking up by the river dividing the two areas.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"I get to avoid the rush hour and being packed in like a sardine," says the 23-year-old in Salford, Greater Manchester.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Mike is now in training to run the Brighton, Manchester and London marathons.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Craig would end up moving to Manchester, England, to play basketball professionally.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama