noun

bitters

Bitters (noun) means a strong, bitter-tasting liquid made from herbs and roots, added in small amounts to cocktails or taken as a tonic. Example: “The bartender added a dash of bitters to the old fashioned.”

noun

A strong, bitter-tasting liquid made from herbs and roots, added in small amounts to cocktails or taken as a tonic.

"The bartender added a dash of bitters to the old fashioned."

"She kept a bottle of digestive bitters in the cupboard."

How to use bitters

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA concentrated herbal liquid used a few drops at a time to flavor drinks.

Common pairings

a dash of bitters aromatic bitters

Word forms

bitters plural

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What does “bitters” mean?

The word “bitters” means a strong, bitter-tasting liquid made from herbs and roots, added in small amounts to cocktails or taken as a tonic. In plain terms, a concentrated herbal liquid used a few drops at a time to flavor drinks.

How do you use “bitters” in a sentence?

Here is “bitters” used in a sentence: “The bartender added a dash of bitters to the old fashioned.”

What part of speech is “bitters”?

“Bitters” is a noun.

What is the meaning of bitters?

"bitters" (noun) means a strong, bitter-tasting liquid made from herbs and roots, added in small amounts to cocktails or taken as a tonic.