martini

noun

mar·​ti·​ni mär-ˈtē-nē 

: a cocktail made of gin and dry vermouth

also : vodka martini

Examples of martini in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Though Sex and the City ended two entire decades ago, many of her most valuable life lessons—usually delivered via purring, zingy one-liners, either with a dirty martini in one hand or while waving a fork over brunch—feel just as relevant today. — Daisy Jones, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026

The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad Espresso martini and French 75 cocktails are now available as ready-to-drinks (RTDs) in guestrooms at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Nomad. — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Customers can look forward to signature espresso, chai and matcha martinis. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026

There are martinis stirred on carts, bartenders in green velvet jackets, fancy plates, and even caviar service. — Amy Cavanaugh, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing martini

• dry martini
• vodka martini

Rhymes for martini

• acini
• aldine
• amine
• arsine
• carinii
• cosine
• delphine
• domine
• latine
• ovine
• pennine
• porcine

Kids Definition

martini

noun

mar·​ti·​ni mär-ˈtē-nē 

: a cocktail consisting of gin and dry vermouth

Biographical Definition

Martini

biographical name

Mar·​ti·​ni mär-ˈtē-nē 

Simone circa 1284–1344 Italian painter