manhood
Manhood (noun) means the condition of being an adult man, as opposed to a boy. Example: “He felt he had finally reached manhood after moving out on his own.”
How to Use Manhood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of being a grown man, or the traits stereotypically expected of one.
Word Forms
manhoods plural
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He felt he had finally reached _____ after moving out on his own.
Etymology
From Middle English manhode, built from man plus the suffix -hood.
Synonyms
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What does “manhood” mean?
The word “manhood” means the condition of being an adult man, as opposed to a boy. In plain terms, the state of being a grown man, or the traits stereotypically expected of one.
How do you pronounce “manhood”?
“Manhood” is pronounced MAN-huud (/ˈmænhʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “manhood” in a sentence?
Here is “manhood” used in a sentence: “He felt he had finally reached manhood after moving out on his own.”
What part of speech is “manhood”?
“Manhood” is a noun.
Where does the word “manhood” come from?
The word “manhood” comes from Middle English. From Middle English manhode, built from man plus the suffix -hood.
Is “manhood” a common word?
“Manhood” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “manhood” have?
“Manhood” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the condition of being an adult man, as opposed to a boy.