Bloody Mary

noun

plural Bloody Marys

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

Examples of Bloody Mary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For a unique cocktail, this St. Regis puts a spin on its classic Bloody Mary by adding a sweetening splash of Watermelon juice to delicious effect. —Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025

The Bywater will prepare a special hangover lunch starting at noon on New Year’s Day, featuring a Bloody Mary and Yakamein. —Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025

Order the New York-style hot dog and wash it down with a house classic like a Bloody Mary (even better with a bit of spice). —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025

During the brunch that started in the lobby bar with a Bloody Mary station and a spread of antipasti dishes, Burns roamed the room, cutting out silhouettes of diners with a pair of scissors in about 90 seconds. —Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably from Bloody Mary, appellation of Mary I of England

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Bloody Mary

• accessary
• adversary
• ancillary
• arbitrary
• aviary
• axillary
• beriberi
• breviary
• budgetary
• capillary
• catenary
• cautionary