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martini

[mɑːˈtiːni]

martini Definition

a cocktail made with gin and vermouth, typically garnished with an olive or a twist of lemon.

Using martini: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "martini" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I ordered a dry martini at the bar.

  • Example

    He likes his martini shaken, not stirred.

  • Example

    She sipped her martini while enjoying the view from the rooftop bar.

martini Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for martini

Phrases with martini

  • a variation of the classic martini that includes olive brine or juice, giving it a cloudy appearance

    Example

    I prefer my martini dirty, with extra olives.

  • a variation of the classic martini that uses vodka instead of gin

    Example

    James Bond famously orders a vodka martini, shaken not stirred.

  • the classic version of the martini that uses gin as the base spirit

    Example

    A gin martini is a timeless cocktail that never goes out of style.

Origins of martini

named after the Martini & Rossi brand of vermouth

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Summary: martini in Brief

A 'martini' [mɑːˈtiːni] is a classic cocktail made with gin and vermouth, often garnished with an olive or lemon twist. Variations include the 'dirty martini,' which includes olive brine, and the 'vodka martini,' which uses vodka instead of gin. 'Martini' is a formal term for a cocktail.

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