peppermint

noun

pep·​per·​mint ˈpe-pər-ˌmint How to pronounce peppermint (audio)
-mənt,
 in rapid speech  ˈpep-mənt,
 or  -ᵊm-ənt
1
a
: a pungent and aromatic mint (Mentha piperita) with dark green lanceolate leaves and whorls of small pink flowers in spikes
b
: any of several mints (such as M. arvensis) that are related to the peppermint
2
: candy flavored with peppermint
pepperminty adjective

Illustration of peppermint

Illustration of peppermint
  • peppermint 1a

Examples of peppermint in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Adding natural germ-fighting essential oils can further boost your bath’s potency; eucalyptus, rosemary, and peppermint are all antibacterial and will scent your water beautifully too. Georgia Day, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024 Keep in Mind This body wash contains tea tree oil and peppermint, which can cause your skin to feel tingly after use. Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2024 The only downside our testers found was that the peppermint oil may be a little strong for users with a sensitive nose or scalp, so shoppers will want to be mindful of its scent. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024 Instead of insecticides, the owners of Krueger’s Christmas Tree Farm in Lake Elmo use a homemade mix of peppermint castile soap and neem oil to get rid of the bothersome bugs. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2024 With ingredients like tea tree, peppermint oil, and vitamin E this shampoo is meant to provide you with a one-stop shop for all your hair needs. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024 And pain the delicious treat with a cup of hot cocoa, jazzed up with a signature marshmallow fluff in vanilla or peppermint. Michelle Jenkins, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 This bundle combines three of their most popular flavors: vanilla, pumpkin spice and peppermint mocha. Anna Haines, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023 And from 5 to 7 p.m., The Smoking Gun in the Gaslamp Quarter will serve a peanut butter old fashioned cocktail with Do-Si-Dos and a peppermint bark espresso martini with Thin Mints. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of peppermint was in 1696

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“Peppermint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppermint. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

peppermint

noun
pep·​per·​mint ˈpep-ər-ˌmint How to pronounce peppermint (audio)
-mənt
1
: a mint with stalks of small usually pink flowers that is the source of an oil which is sharp in flavor and is used especially to flavor candies
2
: candy flavored with peppermint

Medical Definition

peppermint

noun
pep·​per·​mint -ˌmint, -mənt How to pronounce peppermint (audio)
: a mint of the genus Mentha (M. piperita) with dark green leaves and spikes of small pink flowers from which an aromatic oil is obtained
pepperminty adjective

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