noun
martini
mar-TEE-nee/mɑːrˈtiːni/
A cocktail traditionally made with gin and vermouth.
The clear martini sits in a V-shaped glass with a green olive garnish.
Etymology
The cocktail's name has no securely established origin here. A related Martinez cocktail is documented earlier; proposed connections to Martinez, California, or Martini vermouth remain uncertain.
In context
Three ounces of gin here. It's a really strong cocktail because it's a Martini.
More examples
- She orders a dry martini with an olive.
- We serve our martinis in chilled glasses.
- He prefers a vodka martini to the traditional gin version.
Forms
martini · martinis
Similar words
- cocktail
- A broader term for mixed alcoholic drinks with many possible ingredients.