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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Guests sipped martinis on the couch, while those on the dance floor opted for the more dance-friendly tequila soda. Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026 Don’t miss the martini trolley at the Curtain Club cocktail bar. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026 The cafe sells a variety of hot and cold beverages, non-alcoholic and alcoholic, from coffee and tea drinks to martinis, smoothies, wines and more. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Feb. 2026 In addition, diners can enjoy not only classic margaritas but also cold martinis and other classics. Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 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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