vermouth

American  

[ver-mooth] / vərˈmuθ /

noun

1. an aromatized white wine in which herbs, roots, barks, bitters, and other flavorings have been steeped.

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vermouth British  

/ ˈvɜːməθ, vəˈmuːθ /

noun

1. any of several wines containing aromatic herbs and some other flavourings

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Etymology

Origin of vermouth

1800–10; < French (now vermout ) < German Wermuth (now Wermut ) absinthe, wormwood

Example Sentences

These drinks function as martinis socially, even if they have nothing in common with gin and vermouth.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

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 had he instead swapped the Americano’s vermouth for still white wine, Count Negroni might have been credited with the Bicicletta, an easy cocktail of wine, red bitter liqueur and soda water.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024

Add the vermouth, bring to a boil over medium-high and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until reduced to about 2 tablespoons, 1 to 2 minutes.

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