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noun ver·mouth \vər-ˈmüth\

Definition of vermouth

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

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Recent Examples of vermouth from the Web

Mezcal serves as the base spirit, joined by Punt e Mes vermouth, Luxardo bitters and Kummel liqueur.

— phil vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Drink This: A mezcal cocktail fit for Negroni lovers at Fulton Market Kitchen", 1 June 2017
Its bourbon Negroni is made with the Spanish vermouth, Yzaguirre Rojo Reserva, for some ripe fruit and spicy notes, with a jolt of coffee tincture.

— tan vinh, The Seattle Times, "Negroni slushies, Negroni floats: Everything is on the table during Negroni Week", 31 May 2017
For the punch: Combine 3 cups of the shrub, the vodka and vermouth in a large mixing bowl, stirring to incorporate, then pour into a large pitcher.

— m. carrie allan, sacbee, "Starting pitcher, relief pitchers: It's a rotation of summer punch", 29 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of vermouth

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 ¹wine — more at wormwood