# vermouth

/vɝˈmuθ/ (US) · /vˈɜːməθ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/vermouth
Updated: 2026-10-19

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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