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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Shake vigorously about 25 times, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Danni makes another espresso martini for J Mo — this time with three beans. Emma Soren, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024 The Hotel Bar specializes in upscale cocktails, like the potent espresso martini, which promises a quick jump start. Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024 The espresso martini will have a candy cane rim, and cotton candy and glitter will top the white chocolate martini. Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

“Martini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martini. Accessed 14 Nov. 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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