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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The same can now be said for Spanish vermouth, or vermut, as it is known locally. Sofia Perez, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 The cocktails largely feature spirits like tequila and mezcal: The La Joya combines the latter with blanc vermouth, Genepy, and celery, while the Paddle Cactus pairs the same spirit with prickly pear, pineapple, and chile. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2024 To level it up slightly, keeping liqueurs like vermouth, Campari, and Aperol on hand open up so many other cocktail possibilities for martinis and more. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024 The latter tucks in Macallan 12-year scotch, Crown Royal, Italian vermouth, and Drambuie. Ryan Slattery, Travel + Leisure, 21 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 21 Dec. 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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