Dirty Martini

Pronunciation: /ˈdɜrti mɑrˈtiːni/

Definitions of dirty martini

noun a type of cocktail typically made with gin or vodka and a small amount of olive brine or olive juice

Example Sentences

A1 I like to drink a dirty martini when I go out with my friends.

A2 The bartender made a delicious dirty martini with extra olives for me.

B1 After a long day at work, I treated myself to a dirty martini at the bar.

B2 The dirty martini was perfectly balanced with just the right amount of vermouth.

C1 I prefer my dirty martini shaken, not stirred, like James Bond.

C2 The upscale cocktail lounge served a gourmet dirty martini with premium gin and hand-stuffed olives.

adjective describing the martini as being 'dirty' due to the addition of olive brine or olive juice

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like dirty martinis.

A2 She ordered a dirty martini at the bar.

B1 The bartender made a mean dirty martini with extra olives.

B2 The dirty martini was perfectly balanced with just the right amount of vermouth.

C1 The connoisseur could tell the difference between a regular martini and a dirty martini.

C2 The dirty martini served at the exclusive club was made with top-shelf gin and hand-stuffed olives.

Examples of dirty martini in a Sentence

formal The bartender prepared a dirty martini by adding olive brine to the classic cocktail.

informal I always order a dirty martini when I want something stronger than a regular martini.

slang Let's go out for some dirty martinis and unwind after a long day.

figurative Her reputation was like a dirty martini, a mix of good and bad that intrigued everyone.

Grammatical Forms of dirty martini

• plural: dirty martinis
• comparative: dirtier martini
• superlative: dirtiest martini
• present tense: dirty martini
• future tense: will have dirty martini
• perfect tense: has had dirty martini
• continuous tense: is drinking dirty martini
• singular: dirty martini
• positive degree: dirty martini
• infinitive: to drink dirty martini
• gerund: drinking dirty martini
• participle: drunk dirty martini

Origin and Evolution of dirty martini

First Known Use: 1901 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The dirty martini is believed to have originated in the United States, specifically in New York City.

Evolution of the word: The term 'dirty' in reference to a martini comes from the addition of olive brine or olive juice, which gives the drink a 'dirtier' appearance compared to a traditional martini. Over time, the dirty martini has become a popular variation of the classic cocktail, enjoyed by many for its savory and briny flavor profile.