gin
Translation
gin, cotton gin
Examples
I'd like a gin and tonic, please.
I'd like a gin and tonic, please.
The cotton gin revolutionised the textile industry.
The cotton gin revolutionized the textile industry.
Grammar Patterns
a glass of gin a serving of the alcoholic drink She ordered a glass of gin.
the cotton gin the machine for separating cotton fibers The cotton gin was an important invention.
Similar Words
Synonyms (drink): vodka, rum
Etymology
The drink 'gin' comes from the Dutch word 'jenever' (juniper). The machine 'gin' is a shortening of 'engine'.
Memory Tips
Remember the two very different meanings: a drink that makes your head spin, and a machine (engine) that spins cotton.