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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At the Gotham Bar, ask the team for Conrad, cheerful and gracious, who can suggest a martini for your mood. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 The actor, a fan of espresso martinis, ordered a round of drinks for fellow guests, we were told. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Or, a martini made from banana and blue cheese, or shots of Angostura bitters straight from the tap. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026 These stainless-steel cocktail picks are the perfect accent piece for your martini or Manhattan. Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

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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