What is another word for gimlets?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪmləts] (IPA)

Gimlets refer to a type of cocktail that contains gin and lime juice. While the term "gimlet" is widely used in the cocktail-making world, there are also synonyms that can be used interchangeably. One term that can be used as a synonym for gimlets is Lime Rickey, which is essentially a non-alcoholic version of a gimlet that contains only lime juice, soda water, and sugar. Another term that can be used is Gin Sour, which is a type of cocktail that is similar to gimlets but usually contains lemon juice instead of lime. While these terms are not exactly the same as gimlets, they can be used as alternatives in cocktail recipes or menu descriptions.

What are the hypernyms for Gimlets?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Drills, tools, hand tools, boring tools, manual tools.

Usage examples for Gimlets

Those eyes fixed themselves on the girl's face as though they were gimlets, as though they meant to pierce right into her very soul.
"A Very Naughty Girl"
L. T. Meade
Her aunt's eyes were fixed, as though they were gimlets, on her face.
"A Very Naughty Girl"
L. T. Meade
As you say, I have changed; but his eyes are like gimlets, they'd pierce a stone wall.
"The House by the Lock"
C. N. Williamson

Famous quotes with Gimlets

  • Sometimes the only vitamins I get are in the lime slices in my gimlets.
    George Alec Effinger

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