martini
Definition
Noun: 1. A specific type of cocktail: A martini is a classic cocktail traditionally made with gin and dry vermouth, often garnished with an olive or a lemon twist. While gin is the traditional base, vodka is a common modern variation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- He ordered a dry martini with two olives.
- The bartender is famous for his perfect gin martinis.
- She prefers a vodka martini, shaken, not stirred.
Advanced Usage
- "Dry martini": A martini made with a relatively small amount of vermouth, emphasizing the taste of the gin or vodka.
- "I'll have a very dry martini, please."
- "Dirty martini": A martini that includes a splash of olive brine, giving it a cloudy appearance and a salty flavor.
- Her favorite cocktail is a dirty martini with blue cheese-stuffed olives.
Variants and Related Words
- Martini glass (n): The distinctive, wide-rimmed, V-shaped glass in which a martini is traditionally served.
- She carefully carried the full martini glass to the table.
Synonyms
- Cocktail: A general term for a mixed drink; a martini is a specific type of cocktail.
Noun
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a cocktail made of gin (or vodka) with dry vermouth
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