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Collins definition: Collins is a common English, Scottish, and Irish surname, often derived from a diminutive of 'Colum' or 'Nicholas'.

Definitions of Collins

  1. 1noun

    Collins is a common English, Scottish, and Irish surname, often derived from a diminutive of 'Colum' or 'Nicholas'.

  2. 2noun

    A Collins is a type of long drink, typically made with gin (Tom Collins), lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water, served in a tall glass.

Example Sentences

literary

“Mr. Collins is a character in Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Prejudice'.”

casual

“I'd like to order a Tom Collins, please.”

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Collins definition: Collins is a common English, Scottish, and Irish surname, often derived from a diminutive of 'Colum' or 'Nicholas'.
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'Collins' translates to 'collins' in English. Collins definition: Collins is a common English, Scottish, and Irish surname, often derived from a diminutive of 'Colum' or 'Nicholas'.
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