gin
Plural
gins
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a strong alcoholic drink made from grain or malt and flavored with juniper berries
Gin is a clear and highly aromatic spirit that is flavored with juniper berries and other botanicals. It is typically made by distilling a neutral grain spirit with juniper berries, as well as other herbs, spices, and botanicals, such as coriander, angelica root, and citrus peel. The resulting spirit is then diluted with water to the desired strength and bottled. Gin is a popular spirit used in many classic cocktails, such as the Martini, the Negroni, and the Gin and Tonic. It can also be consumed on its own, either neat or over ice, and is often enjoyed as a refreshing and flavorful aperitif. Gin is produced in many countries around the world, each with its own unique style and flavor profile.
- She mixed a classic gin and tonic with a slice of lime for refreshment.
- The bartender crafted a gin martini with a twist of lemon for a sophisticated touch.
- He enjoys experimenting with different gin cocktails, such as negronis and gimlets.
- The gin distillery offers tours where visitors can learn about the distillation process.
- She prefers a London dry gin for its crisp and juniper-forward taste in her favorite cocktails.
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a rummy variant in which a player may go out when the unmatched cards in hand total fewer than ten points
- She scored big in a round of gin.
- They played gin late into the evening.
- He went out in gin with only seven points left.
- Gin is his preferred card game.
- She learned gin from her grandfather.
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a machine designed to remove seeds from raw cotton fibers
- The cotton gin revolutionized textile production.
- Workers loaded bales into the gin.
- The gin separated the seeds with remarkable speed.
- He repaired the old gin to keep the mill running.
- The plantation installed a new gin for efficiency.
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