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 Espresso Proteini is made with classic espresso martini ingredients, plus Muscle Milk Protein Powder, Buffalo Wild Wings President Tristan Meline told USA TODAY via email. Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026 To assemble, divide your pretzels/peanuts between two coupe/martini glasses or other small bowls. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Mar. 2026 While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026 Palomas and classy Aperol spritzes are in, mocktails and nonalcoholic beers are rising, and espresso martinis aren’t disappearing anytime soon. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 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 12 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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