bitter
noun/ˈbɪtə(r)/
/ˈbɪtər/
- (British English) [uncountable, countable] a type of beer with a dark colour and a strong bitter taste, that is very popular in England and Wales
- A pint of bitter, please.
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- bitters[uncountable + singular or plural verb] a strong bitter alcoholic liquid that is made from plants and added to other alcoholic drinks
- gin with a dash of bitters
- Bitters is/are made from a variety of plant ingredients.
Word OriginOld English biter, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German bitter, and probably to bite.
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