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

Or replace the sweet vermouth with Lillet Blanc or St. Germain for floral depth, Lee-An adds. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025

Rounding out the menu are dishes such as a roasted golden chicken with garlic and grilled hearts, manila clams with saffron, lemon, and vermouth, and bluefin tune with chervil gremolata and risina beans. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2025

Swap the vermouth for an amaro for a whole new flavor profile, like Fernet for a Hanky Panky. —Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025

Their Del Mar-tini is a true aquatic marvel, crafted with navy strength gin, blanc vermouth, muscadet, and a touch of kombu. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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