vermouth

noun

ver·​mouth vər-ˈmüth How to pronounce vermouth (audio)
: a dry or sweet aperitif wine flavored with aromatic herbs and often used in mixed drinks

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Its high proof gives it enough backbone to stand up to sweet vermouth and bitters, creating a rich, satisfying Manhattan. Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Stop by: 512-B E 15th St. Go deeper: Scoop: New wine and vermouth bar called Substrate opening in Optimist Park Sneak A speakeasy-style cocktail lounge in Elizabeth. Laura Barrero, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024 While Riesling certainly is the main attraction, there’s also plenty of variety from France, Germany, Spain, and beyond, as well as an impressive vermouth list. Oset Babür-Winter, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2024 Orange twist for garnish Combine the gin, sweet vermouth, and pomegranate liqueur in a mixing glass with ice. Lela London, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vermouth 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French vermout, vermouth & Italian vermut, vermutte, both borrowed from German Wermut, short for Wermutwein, from Wermut "wormwood" (going back to Old High German wermuota, werimuota) + Wein wine entry 1 — more at wormwood

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vermouth was in 1806

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“Vermouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermouth. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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vermouth

noun
ver·​mouth vər-ˈmüth How to pronounce vermouth (audio)
: a wine flavored with herbs

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