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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Bravo Bravo For an Italian dining experience, look no further than Bravo Bravo, where tomato fettuccine with lobster, scallops, and mussels, and espresso martinis are all on the menu. Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026 House Eleven, a coffee shop that moonlights as a bar, has killer espresso martinis. Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 There's also Shukette for shareable mezze, the Odeon for martinis and frites, and Don Angie for red sauce comforts. Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026 It’s described as an espresso-chocolatey, rich cocktail akin to an espresso martini, which is planned for launch with the new bar section in the former café space. Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 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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