martini

noun

mar·​ti·​ni mär-ˈtē-nē How to pronounce martini (audio)
: a cocktail made of gin and dry vermouth
also : vodka martini

Examples of martini in a Sentence

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Try their signature espresso martini, or lean into interesting and order the tomato-tini made with Tito’s Vodka and tomato brine. Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026 Sharing the imagery on her Instagram account, Hailey posed nude in bed while holding a martini. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026 Beverages will include $7 specialty cocktails, $8 martinis, $6 house wines and $4 domestic beer. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026 At the back of the theater, a bar is ready to serve berry and honey cream martinis, classic brandy Alexanders and frozen grasshoppers. Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 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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Cite this Entry

“Martini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martini. Accessed 10 Jan. 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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