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

The midnight revolver, meanwhile, is the perfect way to warm up during a bone-chilling winter’s night with its bourbon, allspice, and cinnamon bark smoke. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2024

Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves (and/or allspice). —Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024

Try Watkins new Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice, a combination of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. —Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2024

It's made of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice – but no pumpkin. —Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 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