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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The capsules are sold separately, and some of the many capsules include strawberry lemon drop, blueberry lemon drop, 19th hole, cupid’s arrow, Manhattan, blackberry margarita, espresso martini, passion fruit margarita, Long Island iced tea, and more. Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte also enjoy their fair share of the pink martinis throughout the show. Hannah Malach, Footwear News, 28 May 2025 Plus, contributor Amiel Stanek has put together the ultimate guide for making a martini your own. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025 Place a martini or Nick and Nora glass in the freezer to chill for at least 15 minutes and up to an hour. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 20 May 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 3 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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