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Definition of negroni

negroni

/nəˈɡroʊni/
ne · gro · ni
Plural:negronis
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• noun

1

An Italian aperitif cocktail traditionally made with equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, served over ice and garnished with an orange peel.

Example

"Before dinner, she ordered a classic negroni garnished with a fresh twist of orange peel."

• Rhymes for negroni

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Count Camillo Negroni, who allegedly invented the drink in Florence, Italy, around 1919 by asking a bartender to strengthen his Americano cocktail by replacing the soda water with gin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Negroni. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/negroni
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