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 Later into the evening, guests refueled with wagyu sliders and other small bites, followed by breakfast burritos and espresso martinis at the afterparty. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024 Those martinis are a combination of espresso syrup, foamy aquafaba, and brûléed brown sugar worked up by alcohol-free mixology wizard Derek Brown. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 28 June 2024 Add beer, wine, or a cocktail like the Malli Rum Punch, Soleil Mojito, Watermelon Mule, Riviera Daiquiri, or one of the five martinis. Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2024 Health Become a master mixologist with this $30 course Learn to whip up some of the most popular cocktails — from classic mojitos to white chocolate and coconut martinis. Big Think, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for martini 

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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 4 Jul. 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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