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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of collins¹

First recorded in 1940–45; after the proper name Collins

Word History and Origins

Origin of collins¹

C20: probably after the proper name Collins

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Blade

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

From Washington Blade

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.

From Washington Blade

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

From Washington Blade

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.

From Washington Post

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg