Bloody Mary

noun

plural Bloody Marys
: a cocktail consisting essentially of vodka and usually spiced tomato juice

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Bunny Mary At Over Easy in Scottsdale, Arizona, the seasonal Bunny Mary is a fresh, veggie-forward version of the classic Bloody Mary cocktail made with organic carrot juice and pearl vodka, garnished with raw carrots, celery, and a Tajín rim for a savory, spicy twist. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Drinking a Bloody Mary at night just feels wrong and confusing, sacrilegious even, which is hilarious because everything else goes. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025 Even after the noon hour, the suit wanted steak and eggs with Tabasco sauce and a Bloody Mary. Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025 News round-up A welcome Bloody Mary for City: forward Omar Marmoush is theirs, at a cost of £59m. Phil Hay, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Bloody Mary

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 2 Apr. 2025.

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