Manchester
ˈmæntʃɪstər
Definition

Definition of Manchester - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
english citycity in northwest England
  • Manchester is known for its rich industrial heritage.
2.
jamaican parishparish located in Jamaica
  • Manchester in Jamaica is known for its beautiful landscapes.
district parish region
3.
New HampshireUSlargest city in New Hampshire, located on the Merrimack riverUS
  • Manchester hosts many cultural events annually.
city metropolis
4.
nameRareEnglish and Scottish surnameRare
  • The Manchester family has a long history in the area.
family name last name surname
5.
aviationDatedUKtype of British bomber aircraft from World War IIDatedUK
  • The Avro Manchester was used during World War II.
aircraft bomber plane
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  • Manchester: type of British bomber aircraft from World War II
    type of British bomber aircraft from World War II

Expressions with Manchester

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metropolitan county in northwest England
Greater Manchester is known for its vibrant culture.

Origin of Manchester

Old English, Manc (breast-shaped hill) + ceaster (Roman town)

Terms with Manchester included in their meaning

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Man Utdabbr.
abr: Manchester United Football Club
famous football club based in Manchester England
geography
town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England
transportation
main railway station in Manchester
lancashire edge
village in Greater Manchester, England
British slang
police officer in Manchester slang
FCUMabbr.
abr: F.C. United of Manchester
football club based in Manchester, England
GMPacr.
acr: Greater Manchester Police
law enforcement in Greater Manchester area
GMRacr.
acr: Greater Manchester Radio
local radio station in Greater Manchester

Examples of Manchester in a sentence

  • I visited Manchester last summer.
  • Many tourists visit Manchester for its cool climate.
  • Manchester's coffee plantations are a major attraction.
  • Manchester is known for its historic mill buildings.
  • The University of New Hampshire has a campus in Manchester.
  • Manchester is a surname with roots in England.

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  1. French:Manchester, ...
  2. German:Manchester, Parish auf Jamaika, ...
  3. Italian:Manchester, Avro Manchester, ...
  4. Spanish:Mánchester, Manchester, ...
  5. Portuguese:Manchester, ...
  6. Chinese:曼彻斯特, 阿弗罗曼彻斯特, ...
  7. Japanese:マンチェスター, ...
  8. Arabic:مَانْشِسْتَر, طَائِرَة مَانْشِسْتَر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַנְצֶ'סְטֶר, אַברוֹ מַנְצֶ'סְטֶר, ...
  10. Russian:Манчестер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Манчестер, Avro Manchester, ...
  12. Hindi:मैनचेस्टर, ...
manchester UK
ˈmæntʃɪstər

Definition of manchester - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
clothRareUKcotton fabric originally woven in an English industrial cityRareUK
  • The table was covered with a fine Manchester cloth..
2.
shoppingRareUKstore section for linen goodsRareUK
  • The manchester section is on the second floor.
bedding linen
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  • manchester: store section for linen goods
    store section for linen goods

Origin of manchester

Old English, Mancunian (Manchester) + shire (district)

Examples of manchester in a sentence

  • The curtains were crafted from high-quality Manchester.
  • I found a great deal in the manchester section.
  • The manchester department has a wide selection.

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  1. French:toile de Manchester, linge, ...
  2. German:Manchester-Stoff, Heimtextilienabteilung, ...
  3. Italian:stoffa di cotone, biancheria, ...
  4. Spanish:tejido de algodón, blancos, ...
  5. Portuguese:pano de Manchester, têxteis-lar, ...
  6. Chinese:曼彻斯特布, 家纺区, ...
  7. Japanese:マンチェスター布, 寝具売り場, ...
  8. Arabic:قماش مانشستر, قِسْمُ المَفْرُوشَاتِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַנְצֶ'סְטֶר, ...
  10. Russian:манчестерская ткань, постельное белье, ...
  11. Ukrainian:манчестерська тканина, ...
  12. Hindi:मैनचेस्टर कपड़ा, मैनचेस्टर, ...
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