Manchester
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmænt͡ʃɛstɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Manchester is a noun meaning (Australia, New Zealand, uncountable) Household linen, especially as a category of goods in a store.
Meaning
(Australia, New Zealand, uncountable) Household linen, especially as a category of goods in a store.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A type of cotton fabric, or a piece of clothing made from such fabric.
Example Sentences
Betsy, as Muslin, had a very showy striped pink and white Manchester, pink shoes, red Ribbons in abundance and a short Apron.
David Jones says more than half-a-million shoppers will visit its four Victorian stores. The most popular items are Christmas decorations, women's shoes, men's shirts and manchester.
My love of linen stems from two sources. My first proper job working in the manchester department at Target, where I learnt how to style a miniature bed into a showroom-worthy display.
The recent acquisition of online homewares and furniture retailer Mocka has fuelled a better-than-expected result at manchester merchant Adairs, with the company's shares soaring 7.9 per cent.
Word Forms
- manchesters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include liverpool, man, mann, linens, sheets, bedclothes.
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