: a dry or sweet aperitif wine flavored with aromatic herbs and often used in mixed drinks
Examples of vermouth in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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) + Weinwine entry 1 — more at wormwood
Share