martini

noun

mar·​ti·​ni mär-ˈtē-nē How to pronounce martini (audio)
: a cocktail made of gin and dry vermouth
also : vodka martini

Examples of martini in a Sentence

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The bar has house cocktails like Moscow mules and espresso martini and signature cocktails like the Purple Pea-Ple Eater or the Puerto Rican Sunset. Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025 There is also a cocktail menu listing fusions such as a tamarind margarita, a lychee Moscow mule and an espresso martini made with Vietnamese drip coffee. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 May 2025 In the comments section, TikTok users gave their tips and tricks for crafting the perfect espresso martini. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 7 May 2025 Other accessories in hand: a somewhat menacing cat clutch carried by singer Clairo and a martini (two olives) that left the hotel with Hailey Bieber. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 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 21 May. 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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