Gibson

noun

Gib·​son ˈgib-sən How to pronounce Gibson (audio)
: a martini garnished with a cocktail onion

Word History

Etymology

from the name Gibson

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Gibson was in 1948

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Cite this Entry

“Gibson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gibson. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Gibson

biographical name

Gib·​son ˈgib-sən How to pronounce Gibson (audio)
Charles Dana 1867–1944 American illustrator
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