allspice

noun

all·​spice ˈȯl-ˌspīs 

1

: the berry of a West Indian tree (Pimenta dioica) of the myrtle family

also : the allspice tree

2

: a mildly pungent and aromatic spice prepared from dried allspice berries

Examples of allspice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Add brown sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, ginger, ground cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, salt, and nutmeg; cook, stirring often, until sauce starts to bubble, about 2 minutes. —Dale Gray, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024

My combination of cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg scents the filling and produces a warm, cozy pie. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024

Pumpkin spice is made up of a blend of spices that typically includes cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024

Among them, allspice and clove have been used as ancient remedies for indigestion.78 Additionally, ginger has been a focal point of clinical research, particularly in the treatment of nausea and vomiting. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

allspice

noun

all·​spice ˈȯl-ˌspīs 

1

: the berry of a West Indian tree related to the myrtle

2

: a spice made from dried allspice berries

Medical Definition

allspice

noun

all·​spice ˈȯl-ˌspīs 

: the berry of a West Indian tree of the genus Pimenta (P. dioica) of the myrtle family

also : the allspice tree