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noun

bitters

noun
1
A strong, bitter-tasting liquid made from herbs and roots, added in small amounts to cocktails or taken as a tonic.
"The bartender added a dash of bitters to the old fashioned."
"She kept a bottle of digestive bitters in the cupboard."

How to Use Bitters

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In plain EnglishA concentrated herbal liquid used a few drops at a time to flavor drinks.

Common pairings
a dash of bitters aromatic bitters

Word Forms

bitters plural

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