martini

noun

mar·​ti·​ni mär-ˈtē-nē 

: a cocktail made of gin and dry vermouth

also : vodka martini

Examples of martini in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Guests could treat themselves to a complimentary Grey Goose espresso martini from multiple open bars. —Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026

With the husbands off for a golf outing, Julia and Jane (well attended to by Chimo’s martini-mixing maid Saunders) get decked out in their evening finest and wait impatiently at Julia’s luxe apartment (Jane lives upstairs) for the mystery man Maurice to arrive. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026

The bar program has zeroed in on customizable martinis; however, other mixed drinks (including low- and no-ABV alternatives) and a massive line-up of wines by the bottle and glass are available as well. —Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026

Loaded hash browns, a show-stopping martini tree, and brunch pizza round out the creative list of options. —Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of Martinez (cocktail), from the name Martinez

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing martini

• vodka martini

Rhymes for martini

• acini
• aldine
• arsine
• carinii
• cosine
• delphine
• domine
• latine
• leucine
• ovine
• pennine
• porcine

Kids Definition

martini

noun

mar·​ti·​ni mär-ˈtē-nē 

: a cocktail consisting of gin and dry vermouth

Biographical Definition

Martini

biographical name

Mar·​ti·​ni mär-ˈtē-nē 

Simone circa 1284–1344 Italian painter