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 spot will be open from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. each day, serving up complimentary tiny Honey Deuce and espresso martini cocktails for commuters or late-night crowds heading home from the matches. Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 Shake it over ice and serve it up as a cold-brew martini. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 He’s probably joined them for some appetizers and martinis. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Imagine James Bond meets Mad Men meets The Naked Gun, with filthy martinis and even filthier mouths. Huntley Woods, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2025 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 28 Aug. 2025.

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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