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; Italian mahr-tee-nee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

��·��·�Ա� [see-, maw, -ne], 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

MartiniSimone?12841344MItalianSieneseARTS AND CRAFTS: painter Simone (siˈmoːne). ?1284–1344, Sienese painter

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�y��vlog 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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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of martini¹

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

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It featured the Hommemade Cafe, which was serving a meticulous espresso martini, and the Hommemade entertainment console and professional studio on wheels — complete with a projector, microphones, snack dispenser and rolling tray.

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If I have a friend who loves a task, I’ll have them take on a house cocktail like an Aperol spritz or a mocha martini.

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When it comes to marmalade sandwiches — and now, “Paddington” movies — a maxim that my grandfather used to apply to martinis comes to mind: One is not enough and three is too many.

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Some solitary writing time, reading with the kids and an afternoon of steak tartare and a martini in Beverly Hills add up to an ideal Sunday for the “Frasier” star.

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It was a small role - he is quickly choked out by Bond, who then sips a vodka martini - but it led to more acting jobs.

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