Gibson
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Noun — A cocktail made from gin (or sometimes vodka) and dry vermouth, garnished with a pickled cocktail onion instead of an olive.
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Etymology
From Gibb + -son.
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What does “Gibson” mean?
The word “Gibson” means a cocktail made from gin (or sometimes vodka) and dry vermouth, garnished with a pickled cocktail onion instead of an olive. In plain terms, either a gin-and-vermouth cocktail with an onion garnish, or a guitar made by the well-known Gibson brand.
How do you pronounce “Gibson”?
“Gibson” is pronounced GIHB-suhn (/ˈɡɪbsən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gibson” in a sentence?
Here is “Gibson” used in a sentence: “He ordered a gibson, extra cold, with two onions.”
What part of speech is “Gibson”?
“Gibson” is a noun.
Is “Gibson” a common word?
“Gibson” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Gibson” have?
“Gibson” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cocktail made from gin (or sometimes vodka) and dry vermouth, garnished with a pickled cocktail onion instead of an olive.
What is the difference between a Gibson and a martini?
A Gibson is essentially a martini garnished with a pickled cocktail onion instead of an olive or lemon twist. Both are made from gin (or vodka) and dry vermouth, so the onion is the defining difference.
What garnish is used in a Gibson cocktail?
A Gibson is traditionally garnished with a pickled cocktail onion. This onion garnish is what distinguishes it from a classic martini's olive or lemon twist.
What is the difference between a Gibson cocktail and a Gibson guitar?
The two are unrelated meanings of the same word. A 'Gibson' can be a gin-and-vermouth cocktail garnished with a pickled onion, or an acoustic or electric guitar made by the Gibson company.
Is a Gibson made with gin or vodka?
A Gibson is traditionally made with gin and dry vermouth. It is sometimes made with vodka instead, but the pickled onion garnish remains the same.