man
n. countable A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈmæn// UK //mˈæn// man
n. An adult male human being. Sometimes, people use 'man' to mean all humans, but using 'people' or 'humanity' is more common today.
n. An adult male human. The word is also used, especially in older texts or formal contexts, to refer to humanity as a whole.
A man is walking down the street.
The postman delivered a package to the young man at the door.
The history of man is a story of innovation, conflict, and the endless search for meaning.
Usage
The plural form is irregular: 'men'.
Pitfall
two manstwo menThe plural of 'man' is the irregular form 'men', not 'mans'.