man·ches·ter I. \ˈmanˌchestə(r), ˈmaan-, -nchə̇s-\adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: from Manchester, England : of or from the city of Manchester, England : of the kind or style prevalent in Manchester II. noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized 1.Britain: cotton textiles < Manchester goods > < a sales clerk in the Manchester department > 2.: manchester terrier