Word
collins
Phoneticscollins
US/ˈkɑɫɪnz/
UK/kˈɒlɪnz/
Definitions
01a type of cocktail
n. a tall alcoholic drink made with a spirit, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water.
n. a category of long-drink cocktails consisting of a base spirit, citrus juice, sweetener, and carbonated water, typically served in a tall glass.
“The bartender served a refreshing Tom Collins with plenty of ice and a lemon slice.”
“The classic Tom Collins remains a staple of summer mixology, prized for its balanced acidity and effervescent finish.”
Technical
Usage
Often preceded by the name of the spirit used, such as 'Tom' for gin or 'John' for whiskey.
Synonyms
02a surname
n. a common last name in English-speaking countries, especially in Ireland and Britain.
n. a common surname of English or Irish origin; in Ireland, it is an anglicisation of the name Ó Coileáin.
“Michael Collins was a famous leader in Irish history.”
“The professor noted that the name Collins appears frequently in the parish records of the nineteenth century.”
Etymology
* As an English surname, variant of Colin. * As an Irish and Manx surname, from Ó Coileáin, see Cullen, McQuillan, and McCallion. * As a French surname, Americanized from Collin and Colette. * As a Slovene surname, Americanized from Kolenc, from koleno (“knee”) and the obsolete kolenc (“nipplewort”).
From Collin + -s.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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