all manner of
Every sort of; a whole mix of things.
Updated September 21, 2026
all manner of pronunciation
/awl MAN-er uhv/
Meaning
Means many different kinds, sometimes with a sense of "more than you expected." It can sound a touch old-fashioned or churchy, which fits Southern talk that grew up on Bible language. Close cousin to "all kind of," just a little dressier.
How folks use it
- “That shed holds all manner of tools and spare parts.”
- “We got all manner of weather this spring, from freeze to flood.”
Origin and etymology
Longstanding English for "all kinds of," common in older writing and the King James Bible. Southern and Appalachian speakers kept it in everyday speech longer than many other regions. Not invented in the South, but still at home there.
Frequently asked questions
Is all manner of the same as all kind of?
Pretty much the same idea. All manner of can sound a bit more formal or old-time.