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

Evans’ book also tackles the dangers of misinformation online, the eight components of a solid financial plan and even includes a recipe for a chocolate martini to ease life’s challenges. —Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025

Enjoy entrees including salmon, pork chops, risotto, and more, and be sure to cap off your meal with a delicious espresso martini. —Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025

Serve in martinis or alongside appetizers in a cocktail spread. —Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025

Dries Van Noten invited just under 400 people to see Julian Klausner’s debut at the Opéra Garnier, while Haider Ackermann conjured a private member’s club with low lighting, plush seating and potent dry martinis at his Tom Ford show for 200 guests at the Pavillon Vendôme. —Joelle Diderich, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025

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