gin and tonic
Americannoun
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gin and tonics
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of gin and tonic
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Movies to be watched on planes, making bearable the three or nine hours spent in a tin can, squashed on all sides, munching tiny pretzels and trying not to order yet another gin and tonic.
From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2024
The magazine reported that the papers also noted the late monarch’s aperitif preferences — gin and tonic — and dislike of helicopters.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 27, 2023
He told a jury at Caernarfon Crown Court that he and his fiancée walked into their bedroom to find Ms Barnes in their bed drinking gin and tonic.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2023
My old mentor José would be there, and I’d jump behind the bar to make my version of his favorite cocktail, which is a gin and tonic but with Japanese ingredients.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 31, 2022
Tart grapefruit juice is a surprisingly good pairing for earthy tarragon in this delicious twist on a gin and tonic.
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2021
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