martini

¹

[mahr-tee-nee]

noun

plural

martinis 

1. a cocktail made with gin or vodka and dry vermouth, usually served with a green olive or a twist of lemon peel.

Martini

²

[mahr-tee-nee, mahr-tee-nee]

noun

1. Simone 1283–1344, Italian painter.

Martini

¹

/ mɑːˈtiːnɪ /

noun

1. an Italian vermouth

2. a cocktail of gin and vermouth

Martini

²

/ marˈtiːni /

noun

1. Simone (siˈmoːne). ?1284–1344, Sienese painter

Word History and Origins

Origin of martini¹

First recorded in 1885–90; perhaps alteration of Martinez (an earlier alternate name of the drink, of disputed origin), by back formation (taking it as plural), or by association with the vermouth manufacturer Martini, Sola & Co. (later Martini & Rossi)

Word History and Origins

Origin of martini¹

C19 (sense 2): perhaps from the name of the inventor

Example Sentences

Most impressively, Lopez grabs a martini, slowly does a one-legged spin to the ground and then uncoils herself to stand back up and cheer.

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Still, his shutdown specials—$7 martinis and $12 double smash burgers—have packed in lunchtime crowds and booked up evening reservations.

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I’ve become a really good cook and I make a great martini.

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The lychee martini was so balanced and bright that nearly everyone in my group ordered it more than once.

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They have the best lychee martinis, and I’m a big lychee martini girly.

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