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

Then there’s the St. Regis Bar—a brand staple known for its Bloody Mary’s, which at Papagayo, gets a regional twist. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025

Themed cocktails include Our Last Summer Sangria, Mamma Mia Mimosa, Lay All Your Love On Me Bellini, and Take a Chance on Me Bloody Mary. —Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025

Sip the 1871 Bloody Mary at Bar Tre Dita, a name reminiscent of Chicago’s fiery history, which is served in a smoking glass. —Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025

Another option in Trolley Pub’s lineup is the Sunday Brunch and Roll Tour, which gets you a Ruby Sunshine brunch menu item, a brunch beverage such as Mimosa or Bloody Mary and a tour lasting an hour and a half. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 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