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

And because Leonessa takes cues from Italy, expect a rotating menu of complimentary aperitivo-style snacks and a cocktail list full of spritzes, bitters, martinis, plus plenty of amari, vermouth, and cordials. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025

But one thing’s for sure: if trouble runs on espresso martinis and questionable decisions, this crew has already paid the tab. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025

Go deeper Pickle sandwiches and pickle martinis pop up in New Orleans Tracing TikTok's viral chamoy pickle kit trend's San Antonio origins. —Kelly Tyko, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025

The lounge is expected to open sometime in the middle of this year and serve variations on negronis, martinis, spritzes and other drinks made with Italian spirits. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 28 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