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
Learner’s notesIn 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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