gin

⁵gin

noun \ˈjin\

Definition of GIN

1

: a colorless alcoholic beverage made from distilled or redistilled neutral grain spirits flavored with juniper berries and aromatics (as anise and caraway seeds)

2

a : gin rummy b : the act of laying down a full hand of matched cards in gin rummy

— gin·ny \ˈjin-ē\ adjective

Origin of GIN

by shortening & alteration from geneva

First Known Use: 1713

Other Alcoholic Beverage Terms

finish, gimlet, mull, sake, setup, sommelier, syllabub, vintner, wassail