Bloody Mary

noun

plural Bloody Marys
: a cocktail consisting essentially of vodka and usually spiced tomato juice

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Bloody Mary While a few bars have transformed this perennial brunch favorite into an evening cocktail, the majority have not. Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026 Recipe Tips For Bloody Mary Chili Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 Next to the body is an empty Bloody Mary can and an old poster of a naked dude dressed up like Indiana Jones. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026 Think of it as a Bloody Mary with beef broth in place of tomato juice and plenty of Tabasco. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Bloody Mary

Word History

Etymology

probably from Bloody Mary, appellation of Mary I of England

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bloody Mary was in 1939

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“Bloody Mary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bloody%20Mary. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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