Word
vermouth
Phoneticsver·mouth, stress on the second syllable
US/vɝˈmuθ/
UK/vˈɜːməθ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a wine with herbs and spices added to give it extra flavour. People drink it cold before a meal or mix it into cocktails like a martini.
n. a fortified wine flavoured with herbs, spices and other botanicals, served as an aperitif or used as an ingredient in cocktails.
Examples
“She adds a little vermouth to the cocktail.”
“The bartender mixes gin with dry vermouth to make a classic martini for the customer.”
“Kept in the refrigerator after opening, the vermouth retains its herbal aroma far longer than most drinkers expect from a fortified wine.”
Examples
simple
“She adds a little vermouth to the cocktail.”
contextual
“The bartender mixes gin with dry vermouth to make a classic martini for the customer.”
complex
“Kept in the refrigerator after opening, the vermouth retains its herbal aroma far longer than most drinkers expect from a fortified wine.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “vermouth” in context.
Verb
01. add vermouth
“Add vermouth to the shaker before you add the gin.”
verb + noun
02. mix with vermouth
“Stir gin with vermouth over ice for a perfect martini.”
verb + prep + noun
03. pour vermouth
“She poured vermouth into a small tumbler and added ice.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. aromatic vermouth
“This aromatic vermouth has notes of thyme, citrus and wormwood.”
adj + noun
05. chilled vermouth
“We sipped chilled vermouth on the terrace before dinner.”
adj + noun
06. dry vermouth
“A classic martini calls for gin and a whisper of dry vermouth.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. bottle of vermouth
“She keeps a bottle of vermouth in the fridge for cocktails.”
noun + prep + noun
08. glass of vermouth
“He ordered a small glass of vermouth as an aperitif.”
noun + prep + noun
09. a bottle of sweet vermouth
“I bought a bottle of sweet vermouth for making Negronis.”
10. a chilled glass of vermouth
“He enjoys a chilled glass of vermouth before dinner.”
11. a dash of dry vermouth
“Add a dash of dry vermouth to balance the cocktail.”
12. mix gin with vermouth
“To make a martini, mix gin with vermouth over cracked ice.”
Real-World Examples
“More important to remember is to store your vermouth in the fridge one it has been opened.” “Your Negroni, martini, Manhattan, and a variety of other cocktails would be significantly lacking without vermouth.” “Vermouth is crafted by infusing wine with a diverse selection of herbs, barks, roots, and fruits, with the steeping duration varying by producer.” Etymology
From French vermout, vermouth, from German Wermut (“wormwood”). Doublet of wormwood.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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