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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

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

From Los Angeles Times

Established in 1993, the bar debuted a lychee syrup–flavored vodka martini, which, according to Decibel owner Bon Yagi, was already being served at the bar’s Tokyo location owned by his brother.

From Salon

They have an amazing happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m., and I love their lychee martinis.

From Los Angeles Times