noun

vermouth

vuh-MOOTH

Vermouth (noun) means a fortified wine flavored with herbs and spices, often served as an aperitif or used in cocktails. Example: “A classic martini calls for gin and a splash of dry vermouth.”

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

Word forms

vermouths plural

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

Etymology

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

Origin: German

Rhymes for vermouth

south mouth youth uncouth badmouth Plymouth Falmouth bigmouth loudmouth Dartmouth Portsmouth Bournemouth

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Frequently asked questions

What does “vermouth” mean?

The word “vermouth” means a fortified wine flavored with herbs and spices, often served as an aperitif or used in cocktails.

How do you pronounce “vermouth”?

“Vermouth” is pronounced vuh-MOOTH (/vɚˈmuθ/ in IPA).

How do you use “vermouth” in a sentence?

Here is “vermouth” used in a sentence: “A classic martini calls for gin and a splash of dry vermouth.”

What part of speech is “vermouth”?

“Vermouth” is a noun.

Where does the word “vermouth” come from?

The word “vermouth” comes from German. From German Wermut, "wormwood" — the plant traditionally used to flavor it. A doublet of the English word "wormwood.".