martini
pronunciation
How to pronounce martini in British English:
UK [mɑ:ˈti:ni]
How to pronounce martini in American English:
US [mɑrˈtini]
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- Noun:
- a cocktail made of gin (or vodka) with dry vermouth
Word Origin
- martini (n.)
- 1891, short for Martini cocktail (1886), perhaps from Martini & Rossi, Italian firm that makes vermouth (an ingredient of the drink); the firm was in existence then by that name, but it is not specified among the ingredients in the earliest recipes (such as Harry Johnson's "Bartender's Manual," 1888). Another theory holds that it is a corruption of Martinez, California, town where the drink was said to have originated. See discussion in Lowell Edmunds' book "Martini, Straight Up" (1998).
Example
- 1. It took 20 years , until 1996 , for martini to be convicted .
- 2. They come for a proper gossip , and several glasses of the hotel 's legendary chocolate martini .
- 3. From the impeccable tuxedo and the perfect martini to exotic locations and luxury hotels , being " uber cool " is an integral part of the bond brand .
- 4. Years later , john m. martini , who is on death row in new jersey for another murder , was convicted of killing duval after stealing her profits from a house sale .
- 5. In his office he sits on a carved throne and gives visitors a symbolic gambling chip that depicts him , with his trademark martini glass , as " the happiest mayor of the greatest city in the world " .