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martini

/mɑːrˈtiːni/
mar · ti · ni
Plural:martinis
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• noun

1

A classic alcoholic cocktail traditionally made with gin and dry vermouth, typically served chilled in a V-shaped stemmed glass and garnished with an olive or a lemon twist.

Example

"He sat at the lounge and ordered a dry martini with a single green olive."

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Word Nuance & Usage

By traditional definition, a martini is made with gin; if made with vodka, it is properly specified as a 'vodka martini'. The modifier 'dry' indicates a lesser amount of vermouth is used.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late 19th century; exact origin is disputed. It is frequently attributed to either the Italian vermouth brand 'Martini & Rossi' or an early bartender named Martini.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Martini. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/martini
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