MARTINI Definition & Meaning

martini

[mahr-tee-nee]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

plural

martinis

a cocktail made with gin or vodka and dry vermouth, usually served with a green olive or a twist of lemon peel.

Martini

[mahr-tee-nee, mahr-tee-nee]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Simone 1283–1344, Italian painter.

Martini

/ ��ɑːˈ�پ�ː��ɪ /

noun

an Italian vermouth
a cocktail of gin and vermouth

Martini

/ ��ˈ�پ�ː�Ծ� /

noun

Simone (siˈmoːne). ?1284–1344, Sienese painter

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51�Թ� 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)

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of martini¹

C19 (sense 2): perhaps from the name of the inventor

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Take the Yuanyang Martini, an espresso martini with black sesame and black tea or Red Robe, featuring cognac, bourbon, oolong tea and white miso.

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He says we now live in "the 'martini' streaming age - any time, any place, anywhere".

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In an interview with People, Vasci explained that the high price tag was because the bag, decorated with illustrations of olives and martini glasses, had been turned into a framed art piece.

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I mix martinis, and we have a great time.

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Are you wearing a martini glass signet ring?

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martingale Martin I

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