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Tom Collins

noun

  1. a tall drink containing gin, lemon or lime juice, and carbonated water, sweetened and served with ice.


Tom Collins

noun

  1. a long drink consisting of gin, lime or lemon juice, sugar or syrup, and soda water


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Tom Collins1

First recorded in 1905–10; said to have been named after its inventor

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Example Sentences

LVCVA Board Chairman Tom Collins told a recent board meeting: ''God bless Prince Harry.

In answer, I called the court's attention to the absence of any proof that Tom Collins was a soldier.

I found that Tom Collins's captain—who had preferred the charges against him—was a member of the court that was to try him.

In response to a humble request I was permitted to appear before the court-martial as Tom Collins's counsel.

The proof was positive that Tom Collins had been caught ten miles in front, endeavoring to make his way into the enemy's lines.

Larry,” cried the captain and Tom Collins simultaneously, “look out for the kettle.

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