gin

[dʒɪn]

gin Definition

  • 1a clear alcoholic spirit distilled from grain or malt and flavored with juniper berries
  • 2a machine used for separating cotton fibers from their seeds

Using gin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I like to drink gin and tonic in the summer.

  • Example

    The bartender mixed a gin martini for me.

  • Example

    Gin is a popular ingredient in many classic cocktails.

  • Example

    The cotton gin revolutionized the cotton industry.

gin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gin

Phrases with gin

  • gin and tonic

    a cocktail made with gin, tonic water, and lime

    Example

    I ordered a gin and tonic at the bar.

  • a cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water

    Example

    The bartender recommended the gin fizz as a refreshing drink.

  • a pub or bar that specializes in serving gin

    Example

    Let's go to the gin palace for happy hour.

Origins of gin

shortened form of genever, from Dutch jenever 'juniper'

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Summary: gin in Brief

The term 'gin' [dʒɪn] refers to a clear alcoholic spirit made from grains and flavored with juniper berries. It is commonly used in classic cocktails like the gin and tonic and the gin fizz. 'Gin' also refers to a machine used for separating cotton fibers from their seeds, known as the cotton gin.

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