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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It gets blended, strained, and combined with Boatyard vodka for a martini that’s silky, floral, and slightly lactic. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 June 2025 Ellie’s Bar serves up 8-pound martinis (roughly $10) and — arguably — the coolest arty crowd in the U.K. Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 5 June 2025 The cocktails — served in glasses sourced from the Museum of Modern Art — include piña coladas, classic martinis, jalapeño margaritas, a Sunny Delight spin on the screwdriver, nonalcoholic concoctions and more. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025 Product Details: Material: Glass | Capacity: 10 ounces | Number of Glasses in Set: One, four, or eight The Williams Sonoma Reserve optic coupe glasses are hardworking and versatile coupes designed for champagne, martinis, brandy, and more. Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 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 12 Jun. 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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