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 Yes, having a beer chaser with a Bloody Mary stacked with pickles, mozzarella sticks, olives, celery, and even a sausage link, is a total Wisconsin thing. Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 17 July 2024 Classic foods include Caprese Salad, Tomato Bruschetta and Cheese Pizza, but others to try are a Southern tomato pie or even as a garnish for a Bloody Mary at your next brunch. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 12 July 2024 Items available to-go will be Irish coffees, Bloody Mary’s plus boozy versions of their breakfast smoothies. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 July 2024 DeBerry Farm grows about 50 types of vegetables as well as berries and melons (and also makes a great jarred Bloody Mary mix). Jennifer Justus, Southern Living, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for Bloody Mary 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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