Pimm's

Definitions

Ellipsis of Pimm's Cup.

abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, uncountable

Examples

“I ordered Pimm’ses for us both and Spike gave me a funny look⟳.”

“It was only four thirty but Gerald was marking his guests’ arrival with a Pimm’s, and Lady Partridge, with her son as her licence, accompanied him in a gin and Dubonnet.”

“Mum waded though Red’s excitement with a tea-towel in one hand and a Pimm’s in the other. Dad likes them strong, but cucumberless.”

“Steeped cucumber ratafia with Pimm’s and Sprite is garnished with a squash blossom at T’afia in Houston.”

“I cut⟳ past the Free Hospital, where staffers contradictorily smoke⟳ out front—down Haverstock, past the Hampstead Hill school sign⟳ advertising a pimm’s and strawberries on the lawn benefit, past the brilliantly named Downside Crescent, and on to the Legal Inn.”

““I’ve brought the requested Pimm’s.” She put⟳ the glasses down in front of us. “Pimm’s cups are traditionally made with lemonade, lemon soda, and ginger beer. We add⟳ Créole Shrubb.” […] “Pimm’s is the drink⟳ to order⟳ at Polo matches.[…]””

“She will have⟳ two Pimm’s and then go home before it gets late. The bar only stocks Pimm’s for her, it is an old, English summer drink⟳ and no one has ever ordered it but her.”

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