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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Visit on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for 25 cent martinis. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026 Add ice, shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds, strain up into a large martini or cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon peel. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026 Those who find martinis a bit too strong might take to this lower ABV alternative like Julia Child did. Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026 Featuring over 20 different options, the menu offers everything from digestifs to martini service. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 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 8 Apr. 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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