Definition
Definition of Collins - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
referenceTM UK well-known English language dictionaryTM UK
- I looked up the word in Collins.
2.
publishing companycompany that publishes books and dictionaries
- Collins published the new edition of the book.
3.
english rootssurname originating from the given name Colin
- Collins is a common surname in England.
4.
gaelic rootssurname anglicized from Irish Ó Coileáin
- Many people in Ireland have the surname Collins.
5.
literatureRare UK English writer known for detective novelsRare UK
- Wilkie Collins wrote many famous novels.
6.
cityRare US city in Mississippi named for Fred W. CollinsRare US
- Collins is the county seat of Covington County.
7.
geographyRare US city in Georgia named for Perry CollinsRare US
- Collins is located in the state of Georgia.
Expressions with Collins
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cocktail with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda
I ordered a Tom Collins at the bar.
Origin of Collins
Scottish, from the surname Collins
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Examples of Collins in a sentence
Teachers often recommend Collins for language learners. Collins released a series of educational textbooks this year. The author signed a contract with Collins for her new novel. The Collins family has a long history in Ireland. Collins was listed as the author of the book. The Collins family reunion is held annually.
Collins is a common name in the region. Collins' influence on detective fiction is undeniable. Many readers admire Collins for his intricate plots. Collins hosts an annual festival. The population of Collins is growing. Collins has a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Many tourists visit Collins for its annual festival.
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- French:Collins, nom de famille de l'écrivain Wilkie Collins, ...
- German:Collins, ...
- Italian:Collins, ...
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- Chinese:柯林斯词典, 柯林斯, ...
- Japanese:コリンズ, ...
- Arabic:كولِنْز, كُولِينْز, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹלִינְס, ...
- Russian:Коллинз, издательство Collins, ...
- Ukrainian:Collins, Коллінз, ...
- Hindi:कोलिन्स, कॉलिन्स, ...
Definition of collins - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
drinkRare type of cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated waterRare
- He ordered a collins at the bar to cool off.
- A refreshing collins was just what he needed.
- She mixed a collins for her guests.
Images of collins
type of cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water
Origin of collins
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- Spanish:cóctel collins, ...
- Portuguese:collins, ...
- Chinese:柯林斯鸡尾酒, ...
- Japanese:コリンズ, ...
- Arabic:كولينز, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹלִינְס, ...
- Russian:коктейль коллинз, ...
- Ukrainian:коктейль коллінз, ...
- Hindi:कोलिन्स, ...
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