spearmint

noun

spear·​mint ˈspir-ˌmint How to pronounce spearmint (audio)
-mənt
: a common mint (Mentha spicata) grown for flavoring and especially for its aromatic oil

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Instead, opt for mild herbal teas, such as ginger or chamomile tea, and other hard candies that don't include spearmint or peppermint oil. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 2 Feb. 2025 Remedy seasonal dryness with this vanilla-scented hand cream, or pick up this eucalyptus spearmint cleansing bar, which offers a rich, creamy lather to hydrate and clean skin. Toni Sutton, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024 This was compared to a group who drank regular spearmint tea. Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Jan. 2025 There are expressive aromas ranging from spearmint and basil to honey and ginger. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spearmint 

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spearmint was in 1562

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“Spearmint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spearmint. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

spearmint

noun
spear·​mint -ˌmint How to pronounce spearmint (audio)
-mənt
: a common mint grown for flavoring and especially for its fragrant oil

Medical Definition

spearmint

noun
: a common herb of the genus Mentha (M. spicata) cultivated for use as a flavoring agent and especially for its aromatic oil

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