Martini — meaning in English

English meaning

• martini noun A cocktail traditionally made by stirring or shaking gin (or vodka) with vermouth, usually served in a stemmed glass with an olive or twist.

Senses

Martini is used for these senses in English:

• Martinmas St Martin's Day, 11th November. A Scottish quarter day.
• martini (sometimes, proscribed) Any cocktail served in a cocktail glass, often sweet or fruity and aimed at women.

martini — full definition

1. noun A cocktail traditionally made by stirring or shaking gin (or vodka) with vermouth, usually served in a stemmed glass with an olive or twist.
2. noun Loosely, any cocktail served in the same distinctive cone-shaped glass.

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