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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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 Other details from the reception include an espresso martini luge from The Art of Carving Ice and a photo booth from Roma Photo Booth. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025 Ahead of Lipa’s arrival the team was busy setting up trays of extra dirty martinis, her preferred drink. Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025 Stay at the Swiftwater, which opened in 2024 and features an indoor-outdoor pool, a firepit, and a cocktail bar serving espresso martini flights. Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 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 20 Sep. 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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