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

Recent Examples on the Web Culpo also added leopard and martini emojis to the photo. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024 Visitors from overseas sip dirty martinis and couples clink glasses of Champagne after scouting the building as a potential wedding venue. Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024 Cocktails range between $9 and $13 and include a variety of mules, an espresso martini and signature cocktails like Bad to the Bone, made with Casamigos reposado, agave nectar and aromatic bitters. The Arizona Republic, 27 Feb. 2024 In late February, Lewis met up for martinis at the Westin Bonaventure’s revolving rooftop bar in downtown L.A.. famous for 360-degree views and swanky concrete brutalism. August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024 Yet many of the male guests had a three martini lunch—not least Capote himself—chowing down on lamb chops and steaks,. John Mariani, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Sundowners are best enjoyed at the resort's martini bar with live jazz music and an outdoor fire pit. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2024 In the trailer, Martin is seen as a server at an exclusive club serving up martinis. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2024 Salted Melon even recently offered an espresso martini bar, where guests could choose their own spirits, flavor profiles such as sea salt caramel and white mocha, and toppings. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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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