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

The terrace of the Rosewood Sand Hill hotel, a sprawling 16-acre estate near the Santa Cruz mountains that serves crab rolls and $35 signature vodka martinis, is where the big Silicon Valley deal-making gets done.

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A colorful photo showed a caramel apple martini.

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The barkeep turns to artist as he shakes our martinis frosty and pours.

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Two male assistants take turns spending the night and fixing his evening martinis.

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Between the destination-worthy margarita bar, the matcha martinis, the dives with killer cocktails, and the new Big Easy beverages, the only question is where to begin.

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