martini
Martini (noun) means a cocktail traditionally made by stirring or shaking gin (or vodka) with vermouth, usually served in a stemmed glass with an olive or twist. Example: “He ordered a dry martini, shaken not stirred.”
How to use martini
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic gin-or-vodka cocktail served in a distinctive triangular glass.
Word forms
martinis plural, Martinis plural
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He ordered a dry _____, shaken not stirred.
Etymology
The exact origin is disputed, but it likely comes from the Martini & Rossi vermouth brand or an earlier cocktail called the Martinez.
Rhymes for martini
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What does “martini” mean?
The word “martini” means a cocktail traditionally made by stirring or shaking gin (or vodka) with vermouth, usually served in a stemmed glass with an olive or twist. In plain terms, a classic gin-or-vodka cocktail served in a distinctive triangular glass.
How do you pronounce “martini”?
“Martini” is pronounced mah-TEE-nee (/mɑɹˈtini/ in IPA).
How do you use “martini” in a sentence?
Here is “martini” used in a sentence: “He ordered a dry martini, shaken not stirred.”
What part of speech is “martini”?
“Martini” is a noun.
Is “martini” a common word?
“Martini” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “martini” have?
“Martini” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cocktail traditionally made by stirring or shaking gin (or vodka) with vermouth, usually served in a stemmed glass with an olive or twist.
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