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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Many guests and patrons are regulars, lingering over martinis as a fireplace crackles in the background. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The outdoor deck has ringside seats to view the waterfront at sunset, with an ice-cold lychee martini in hand. Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026 Over the last several years, luxury hospitality has increasingly embraced high-low dining culture, where caviar service exists alongside cheeseburgers, martinis are paired with french fries, and comfort food has become just as much of a status symbol as fine dining tasting menus. Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 There will also be a Victory Martini Minute after every Knicks win in which guests will be treated to a mini martini served at the end of the game. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 June 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 5 Jun. 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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