bitters
/bˈɪtɚz/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.66 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A liquid used in mixed drinks or as a tonic into which bitter herbs have been steeped (it can also be found in powdered form for adding to mixed drinks).
Example Sentences
- "tonic water dashed with bitters"
- "His desire for liquidation was expressed so heartily that I went with him to a café down the street where we had some vile vermouth and bitters."