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 star fills the pages with drink recipes that balance heritage and modern tastes — from the Manhattan and gimlet to his green apple martinis — and stories of the pivotal cocktails he's had in his life. Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 An espresso martini takes on the bold profile of robusta beans typically used in ca phe sua da. Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025 That answer required a second martini. Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025 At dusk, sip a soursop martini in Amanjiwo’s rice fields with stunning views of Mount Merapi as your backdrop. Desiree Norman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025 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 1 Oct. 2025.

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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