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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

bittering

/ˈbɪtərɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does bittering mean?

noun

The process of adding a bittering agent to a beverage, especially beer, to give it a bitter taste. A bittering agent, such as hops, used to give a beer a bitter taste.

Example

"The brewery added a bittering agent to the beer to balance out the sweetness."

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