noun

Collins

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noun

A tall mixed drink made with a spirit, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water, served over ice.

"She ordered a Tom Collins to cool off on the patio."

"The bartender mixed a vodka collins for the customer at the end of the bar."

How to Use Collins

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA refreshing tall cocktail, typically named after the spirit used (e.g., Tom Collins uses gin).

Common pairings

tom collins vodka collins collins glass

Collinses plural, Collinses plural, collinses plural

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She ordered a Tom _____ to cool off on the patio.

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