Gibson
/ˈɡɪbsən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Gibsons
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A cocktail made with gin (or vodka) and vermouth, garnished with cocktail onions.
Noun
Examples
"I doubt it, Tommy," the Majority Leader said, coming up behind him so unexpectedly that the little Justice jumped and almost spilled his Gibson.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An acoustic or electric guitar made by the Gibson company.
Noun
Examples
Many older Gibsons have become collector's items: […] But older Gibsons are also good player's guitars.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Gibson” mean?
A cocktail made with gin (or vodka) and vermouth, garnished with cocktail onions.
Is “Gibson” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.