Collins
4 synonyms for Collins, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tall mixed drink made with a spirit, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water, served over ice.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use Collins
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tom collins
vodka collins
collins glass
Etymology
As an English surname, it is a variant of Colin. As an Irish and Manx surname, it comes from Ó Coileáin ("descendant of Coileán"); see also Cullen, McQuillan and McCallion. As a French surname, it is Americanised from Collin and Colette. As a Slovene surname, it is Americanised from Kolenc, from koleno ("knee") and the...
Full origin of Collins →Frequently asked questions
What does “Collins” mean?
The word “Collins” means a tall mixed drink made with a spirit, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water, served over ice. In plain terms, a refreshing tall cocktail, typically named after the spirit used (e.g., Tom Collins uses gin).
How do you pronounce “Collins”?
“Collins” is pronounced KO-lihnz (/ˈkɑlɪnz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Collins” in a sentence?
Here is “Collins” used in a sentence: “She ordered a Tom Collins to cool off on the patio.”
What part of speech is “Collins”?
“Collins” is a noun.
Is “Collins” a common word?
“Collins” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between a Collins and a Tom Collins?
A Collins is a family of tall mixed drinks made with a spirit, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water served over ice. A Tom Collins is the best-known member of that family, made specifically with gin; a version made with whiskey is usually called a John Collins.
What glass is a Collins served in?
A Collins is traditionally served in a tall, narrow glass known as a Collins glass, which is named after the drink. The tall shape holds plenty of ice and soda water, keeping the drink cold and lightly carbonated.
What is the difference between a Collins and a highball?
Both are tall mixed drinks served over ice, but a Collins specifically combines a spirit with lemon juice, sugar, and soda water. A highball is a broader category of any spirit lengthened with a larger amount of a non-alcoholic mixer, so a Collins can be seen as a particular style within that wider group.
