vermouth
Americannoun
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vermouths
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of vermouth
1800–10; < French (now vermout ) < German Wermuth (now Wermut ) absinthe, wormwood
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I just look at the vermouth — I don’t put it in the martini; I glance at it, and that’s enough vermouth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2025
But as far as I'm concerned, just a drop of vermouth in, stirred or shaken.
From Salon ● May 1, 2025
The no-frills drink list has dive-bar staples including PBR, Rainier and High Life ponies, along with hipster favorites such as Underberg and cans of Sprezza vermouth spritz.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 23, 2023
Deglazing the pan with half a cup of dry vermouth is ideal for creating a sauce out of the flavorful browned bits left in the pan after searing the chicken.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
I lowered the vermouth bottle to the other side of the bed when she came in.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
Maybe they start blending vermouths until they realize that not one but four achieve the right balance in a Boulevardier.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2022
Spain dominates the wine list, and there are sherries, gins, vermouths and ciders.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2022
Keep other mixers, simple syrups, vermouths and bitters in the refrigerator.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 17, 2021
Pom Pom stocks rosé and vermouths from Capitoline, and Borough Bourbon and Rodham rye from Republic Restoratives.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 17, 2019
After several more vermouths, Wulf grew expansive: "Do you know, Monsieur Louis, that I've actually saved the King's life twice in five days!"
From A Royal Prisoner by Pierre Souvestre
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