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

Mustard seeds marinated in a savory brine are stirred with crisp vodka and silky blanc vermouth. —Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025

To make an Americano Highball, to a highball glass filled partially with ice, add equal parts sweet vermouth and Campari (try 1 ounce each). —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025

Amid the American Prohibition-era design, bartenders mix sophisticated original drinks like the Consulate (Venezuelan rum, Italian vermouth, Amontillado sherry, apricot bitters; €15). —Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 15 May 2025

Definitely check out the Manhattan Finish expression, part of the Reserve Series, which was finished in vermouth, bitters, and cherry brandy barrels before being blended together to evoke a classic Manhattan cocktail. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 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