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

The Conversation Starter These 1920s Bimini Werkstätte martini glasses are the kind of vintage find that feels almost too good to be true. — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

This trendy manicure is made for the downtown fashionista who orders a martini before even looking at the menu. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026

The day wound down with a stop in the Arts District for a delicious espresso martini and some insanely good Mexican food, followed by a short stop at Ellis Island before closing beers at Stage Door. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The launch also coincides with a new specialty martini menu featuring six additional cocktails, including a Classic Martini, Limoncello Martini, Martinez, Metropolitan, Little Italy and Last Word. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 6 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

• 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