vermouth

noun

ver·​mouth vər-ˈmüth 

: a dry or sweet aperitif wine flavored with aromatic herbs and often used in mixed drinks

Examples of vermouth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Same with whiskies for a different vermouth. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025

When ready to serve, splash some vermouth in each glass, swirl it around, and pour it out, leaving the glass coated. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025

The Shadrach Martini—The Botanist gin with vermouth and a touch of ume—arrives as a block of ice, carved by hand and served at –20°C. —Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

According to bartender Lala, the Godfather — a smoky Scotch tempered with amaretto, then given a citrus jolt with orange bitters — is among the most popular orders, along with the Little Italy (rye, sweet vermouth, Amaro Ramazzotti and bitters). —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French vermout, vermouth & Italian vermut, vermutte, both borrowed from German Wermut, short for Wermutwein, from Wermut "wormwood" (going back to Old High German wermuota, werimuota) + Wein wine entry 1 — more at wormwood

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vermouth

• bluetooth
• forsooth
• sawtooth
• tolbooth
• uncouth
• untruth
• luth
• muth
• sleuth
• sooth
• tooth
• youth

Kids Definition

vermouth

noun

ver·​mouth vər-ˈmüth 

: a wine flavored with herbs