Meaning & Definition of word "Gin"
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Gin
/dʒɪn/
noun:
- 1. A distilled alcoholic drink made from grain and flavored with juniper berries.
- Example: She ordered a gin and tonic at the bar.
- 2. A type of trap used for catching animals, especially small game.
- Example: The hunter set a gin in the woods to catch rabbits.
verb:
- 1. To prepare or operate a gin, especially in processing cotton.
- Example: The farmers began to gin the cotton as soon as the harvest was complete.
Etymology
From French 'genièvre', from Latin 'juniperus' meaning 'juniper'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gin and tonic:
A mixed drink made of gin and tonic water.
burning the gin:
An expression meaning to drink excessively.
gin joint:
A bar or tavern, often associated with a rough crowd.
Related Words
juniper:
A plant whose berries are used to flavor gin.
distillation:
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling.
Slang Meanings of gin
Meaning: A strong drink or alcoholic beverage.
Example Sentence: Let's grab a bottle of gin for the party.
Meaning: A term for a social gathering where people drink gin.
Example Sentence: They had a gin at their place last weekend.