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

Behind Carter is a picturesque view of a lake and greenery, and a martini is seen on a table next to her. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

This sheer pink take on the lychee martini nail trend leans a touch rosier while maintaining the glossy, juicy finish that makes the look so irresistible. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Faena staff in luxurious red capes circled around them, serving light bites and cold martinis. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

There will be a martini bar with bartender theatrics, evening excursions, and a minimum age of four. — Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 29 July 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