noun
amaro
uh-MAH-roh
Amaro (noun) means a bittersweet Italian herbal liqueur, typically drunk after a meal to aid digestion. Example: “The waiter brought out an amaro to finish the meal.”
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A bittersweet Italian herbal liqueur, typically drunk after a meal to aid digestion.
"“Yeah, okay,” we smirked. But we crafted elaborate, absurd concoctions. We layered amaros and ports in medicine vials."
— Stephen Haines, W Stands for W (2023)
"In addition, there's a full bar, with some excellent specialty cocktails and a good list of grappa, amari and dessert wines."
— Michael Bauer, Adesso salumi is a slice of heaven (2009)
"The waiter brought out an amaro to finish the meal."
"She keeps a bottle of amaro for after dinner."
"There are two dozen cocktails and shots, from whiskey punches to tiki-style drinks. (The three-rum old-fashioned should be a summertime classic.) There's a hearty focus on the bitter Italian aperitifs known as amaros."
— Fritz Hahn, Football and sightseeing in Richmond (2013)
How to use amaro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bitter Italian after-dinner liqueur made from herbs, roots, and spices.
Common pairings
a shot of amaro
sip an amaro
amaro on ice
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Word forms
- Plural
- amari, amaros
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian amaro, "bitter" — a nod to the drink's sharp, herbal flavour.
Rhymes for amaro
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What does “amaro” mean?
The word “amaro” means a bittersweet Italian herbal liqueur, typically drunk after a meal to aid digestion. In plain terms, a bitter Italian after-dinner liqueur made from herbs, roots, and spices.
How do you pronounce “amaro”?
“Amaro” is pronounced uh-MAH-roh (/əˈmɑɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “amaro” in a sentence?
Here is “amaro” used in a sentence: “The waiter brought out an amaro to finish the meal.”
What part of speech is “amaro”?
“Amaro” is a noun.
Where does the word “amaro” come from?
The word “amaro” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian amaro, "bitter" — a nod to the drink's sharp, herbal flavour.
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