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

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The owner of an Alabama chocolate shop has shared her s'mores martini recipe with Fox News Digital. Peter Burke, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024 The wine bar features about 20 varieties of wines as well as several martinis and other drinks. Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024 In addition to traditional cocktails like Manhattans and martinis, there’s a selection of destination-specific drinks on offer: mint julep, Wisconsin old fashioned, Hurricane, sazerac, Mississippi punch, or Ramos gin fizz. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024 Revelers fawned over the over-the-top ice sculptures serving up Silent Pool gin martinis, and caviar bites thanks to Aureta, whose very own caviar tins come labeled with her name and likeness. Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

“Martini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martini. Accessed 4 Jan. 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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