Tom Collins

noun

Tom Col·​lins ˈtäm-ˈkä-lənz How to pronounce Tom Collins (audio)
: a collins with a base of gin

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Shake vigorously, pour over ice into a rocks or Tom Collins glass. — John Kell, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 For years the French 75 was served on the rocks in a tall glass, essentially a Tom Collins with the soda water swapped for sparkling wine. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026 Tom Collins, president of Luke Oil, gave a lengthy presentation Monday to assuage concerns. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026 Andre Heimos and Allen Lucky Weaver bring playfulness to the love story of Tom Collins and Angel Schunard. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Tom Collins

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Etymology

from the name Tom Collins

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Tom Collins was in 1876

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“Tom Collins.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tom%20Collins. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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