: a tall iced drink of soda water, sugar, lemon or lime juice, and liquor (such as gin)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebCOLLINS: And was the president under investigation at the time of your dismissal on May 9th? The New York Times, New York Times, 8 June 2017 Collins just turned 27 and Kirksey will be 25 when the 2017 season starts, giving the Browns two key players at important positions under contract for a good chunk of their prime years. Dan Labbe, cleveland.com, 30 May 2017 Collins refused before Urbanski stabbed him in the chest, police said. The Washington Post, NOLA.com, 27 May 2017 Collins leads the Mids with 71 goals and 40 assists while Kelly Larkin, the first Navy freshman to score 100 points in a single season, has 48 goals and 54 assists. Katherine Dunn, baltimoresun.com, 25 May 2017 COLLINS: Does that get in the way of our ability to pursue this or any other investigation? Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 11 May 2017 Collins scored 11 points with five rebounds and two blocked shots and Tillie had 11 points and six rebounds.Orange County Register, 9 Feb. 2017 See More
Word History
Etymology
probably from the name Collins
First Known Use
circa 1887, in the meaning defined above
Biographical Definition
Collins 1 of 6
biographical name (1)
Col·lins ˈkä-lənz
Billy 1941– William Collins American poet; poet laureate (2001–03)