bitters

Pluralbitters (some meanings)

1. 1
   noununcountable

   A strong, bitter-tasting liquid made by soaking herbs, added in small amounts to drinks.

   Like a drop of strong flavoring that changes the taste of a whole drink.

   A few drops of bitters give the cocktail its sharp flavor.

   The bartender added bitters to balance the sweet drink.

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2. 2
   noun

   Plural of bitter. Use this form when you mean more than one bitter beer or serving.

   They ordered two bitters at the pub before dinner.

   The brewery makes several bitters with different strengths.

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3. 3
   verb

   Third-person singular simple present of bitter. Use this form with he, she, or it.

   A long boil bitters the wort more than brewers intend.

   Disappointment slowly bitters her view of the world.

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