vermouth
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of vermouth
1800–10; < French (now vermout ) < German Wermuth (now Wermut ) absinthe, wormwood
Example Sentences
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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
The salmon is drizzled with dry vermouth, then roasts in a foil-wrapped baking dish with shallot, carrot, celery and thyme.
From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023
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
If you like it drier, stick to dry vermouth; if you like a dirtier martini, add more lemon brine.
From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2023
“This is mosquito netting. This is a bottle of vermouth. You like vermouth? These are English papers.”
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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