martini

noun

mar·​ti·​ni mär-ˈtē-nē How to pronounce martini (audio)
: a cocktail made of gin and dry vermouth
also : vodka martini

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The birregurra martini at Brae Restaurant; the capricciosa pizza at University City; and Moroccan gnocchi at Malin in Melbourne. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 In Randolph’s photo, Brisket could be seen lounging on a dusky pink velvet chair with a table in front of him set with a martini and a glass of red wine. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 June 2026 Pimm’s Cups and dirty martinis circulated as new Charli XCX played overhead. Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 Come for the bay-view martini if that is the itinerary. Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for martini

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of Martinez (cocktail), from the name Martinez

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of martini was in 1890

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“Martini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martini. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

martini

noun
mar·​ti·​ni mär-ˈtē-nē How to pronounce martini (audio)
: a cocktail consisting of gin and dry vermouth

Biographical Definition

Martini

biographical name

Mar·​ti·​ni mär-ˈtē-nē How to pronounce Martini (audio)
Simone circa 1284–1344 Italian painter

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