Long Island
Definition
A long, narrow island and census-designated place in southeastern New York State, USA, situated between the Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, known for its suburban neighborhoods, affluent areas, and cultural landmarks like the Hamptons.
Informally, 'Long Island iced tea,' a potent cocktail mixing vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, sour mix, and cola, deceptively named for its iced tea-like appearance despite packing the punch of five liquors.
Examples
He swore off Long Islands after one too many turned his karaoke night into a submarine race-watching expedition.
Long Island traffic is so bad, even the seagulls carpool to beat the rush.
She ordered a Long Island at the beach bar, claiming it was 'just iced tea' to her designated driver friend.
Growing up on Long Island means your high school reunion is basically a bagel-eating contest with passive-aggressive small talk.