noun

manhunt

MAN-huhnt

Manhunt (noun) means an organized search for a fugitive or dangerous suspect. Example: “Police launched a manhunt after the suspect fled into the woods.”

noun

An organized search for a fugitive or dangerous suspect.

"Police launched a manhunt after the suspect fled into the woods."

"The manhunt ended after three days when he was caught near the border."

How to use manhunt

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA large-scale police search for someone on the run.

Common pairings

launch a manhunt a nationwide manhunt manhunt for a suspect

Word forms

manhunts plural

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Etymology

A compound of man and hunt.

Frequently asked questions

What does “manhunt” mean?

The word “manhunt” means an organized search for a fugitive or dangerous suspect. In plain terms, a large-scale police search for someone on the run.

How do you pronounce “manhunt”?

“Manhunt” is pronounced MAN-huhnt (/ˈmænˌhʌnt/ in IPA).

How do you use “manhunt” in a sentence?

Here is “manhunt” used in a sentence: “Police launched a manhunt after the suspect fled into the woods.”

What part of speech is “manhunt”?

“Manhunt” is a noun.