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

Look for the Psycho Monkey with Irish whiskey, Venezuelan rums, banana, mango, and chocolate mole bitters or the Tribal Council made with mezcal, ginger-hibiscus, lemon and dry vermouth ($12). —Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026

The classic Manhattan has numerous variations on its mix of rye, vermouth, and bitters. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026

My favorite was The Baroque (Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin, vermouth, maraschino, Aperol, and lime)—think of it as a cross between a Negroni and a Daiquiri. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026

In a mixing glass with ice, combine two parts Baker’s Bourbon with one part sweet vermouth, a half part of Campari Liqueur, and one dash of orange bitters. —Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026

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