city manager

noun

: an official employed by an elected council to direct the administration of a city government

Examples of city manager in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The city operated the entire year under an interim city manager following the chaotic conclusion to Howard Chan’s tenure. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025 The current city manager, Art Noriega, came to his post after running Miami’s independent parking authority. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025 Assael Marrero, assistant city manager, agreed that the system needs improvement. Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025 Killebrew leaves the city after 18 years of service, five as city manager, on Dec. 30. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for city manager

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of city manager was in 1909

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“City manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20manager. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

city manager

noun
: an official employed by an elected council to direct the administration of a city government

More from Merriam-Webster on city manager

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!