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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