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collins

1

[ kol-inz ]

noun

, (often initial capital letter)
  1. a tall drink made with gin, whiskey, rum, or vodka, and lemon or lime juice, soda water, and sugar.


Collins

2

[ kol-inz ]

noun

  1. Edward Trowbridge Eddie, 1887–1951, U.S. baseball player.
  2. Michael, 1890–1922, Irish revolutionist and patriot.
  3. Michael, 1930–2021, U.S. astronaut.
  4. William, 1721–59, English poet.
  5. (William) Wil·kie [wil, -kee], 1824–89, English novelist.

collins

1

/ ˈkɒlɪnz /

noun

  1. a tall fizzy iced drink made with gin, vodka, rum, etc, mixed with fruit juice, soda water, and sugar
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Collins

2

/ ˈkɒlɪnz /

noun

  1. CollinsMichael18901922MIrishPOLITICS: republican revolutionaryPOLITICS: statesman Michael. 1890–1922, Irish republican revolutionary: a leader of Sinn Féin; member of the Irish delegation that negotiated the treaty with Great Britain (1921) that established the Irish Free State
  2. Collins(William) Wilkie18241889MBritishWRITING: novelist ( William ) Wilkie. 1824–89, British author, noted particularly for his suspense novel The Moonstone (1868)
  3. CollinsWilliam17211759MBritishWRITING: poet William. 1721–59, British poet, noted for his odes; regarded as a precursor of romanticism
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of collins1

First recorded in 1940–45; after the proper name Collins
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Word History and Origins

Origin of collins1

C20: probably after the proper name Collins
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Example Sentences

In response, Levine said she appreciated the meeting with Collins, answered the question about pediatrics, stood by the handling of nursing homes.

Annie Clark, a Collins spokesperson, said introducing a new bill is on the Maine Republican’s possible list of options to advance LGBTQ issues.

The Equality Act was a starting point for negotiations, and Senator Collins agreed to introduce it with the agreement that all of the cosponsors would work together to make further changes.

Collins has refused multiple Blade inquiries about her position on the bill this year.

So far this year, the accounts-management phone lines are handling only 14 percent of calls, down from 61 percent for the same period last year, according to Collins.

Collins has a policy of generally not commenting on Hunger Games-related matters, anyway.

“I mean, my life is not that stressful,” Collins said, feeling better.

Collins closed her eyes and lay down on the couch as the other champions watched Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

While Collins lost this match, her $9,100 total was enough to earn a Wild Card and advance.

Chu said Collins seems like someone he could be friends with outside the game.

John Collins Warren, a distinguished Boston physician, died, aged 77.

Mr. Collins' advice and counsel was solicited by some of the first lawyers, and land speculators, in matters of real estate.

"Ugly Collins has either lost his time-card er has traded his wagon fer a airyplane," said the mentor.

Brother Collins avoided such flights, but he was an attractive preacher to all the country round, nevertheless.

This was the act of Collins, who had gained the shore just after the first Indian fell, and had flown to my assistance.

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