noun

vermouth

vuh-MOOTH

noun

A fortified wine flavored with herbs and spices, often served as an aperitif or used in cocktails.

"A classic martini calls for gin and a splash of dry vermouth."

How to Use Vermouth

Learner’s notes

Common pairings

dry vermouth sweet vermouth splash of vermouth

vermouths plural

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A classic martini calls for gin and a splash of dry _____.

From German Wermut, "wormwood" — the plant traditionally used to flavor it. A doublet of the English word "wormwood."

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