manhunt

noun

man·​hunt ˈman-ˌhənt How to pronounce manhunt (audio)
: an organized and usually intensive hunt for a person and especially for one charged with a crime

Examples of manhunt in a Sentence

After several days of searching, the sheriff called off the manhunt. The FBI launched a manhunt to find the kidnappers.
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Robinson allegedly fled the scene on foot, prompting a massive manhunt. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 6 July 2026 The shootings prompted a massive manhunt that lasted 43 hours. — Cole Premo, CBS News, 24 June 2026 After a manhunt that lasted for several days, police said family members who were working at the home found the body. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 Robinson was arrested after a multi-day manhunt, when authorities said his family members began to suspect him. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for manhunt

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of manhunt was in 1833

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“Manhunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manhunt. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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manhunt

noun
man·​hunt -ˌhənt How to pronounce manhunt (audio)
: an organized hunt for a person and especially for one charged with a crime

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