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

Examples of vermouth in a Sentence

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Their Del Mar-tini is a true aquatic marvel, crafted with navy strength gin, blanc vermouth, muscadet, and a touch of kombu. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 McNeil recommends going with a sweet white or red vermouth. Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025 Trinchera is putting a fresh twist on traditional tapas served around a stainless steel bar and the cozy bookshop meets bar Ubik Cafè Cafeteria Libreria is ideal for an afternoon vermouth. Elizabeth Bennett, Vogue, 20 June 2025 The cocktail consists of vanilla vodka, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth and a splash of Canada Dry. Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025 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 7 Aug. 2025.

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vermouth

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

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