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

Underneath all that are a cabinet full of baking spice notes like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026

Folks in the South will recognize ingredients like oxtails and butter beans, which are combined with Jamaican green seasoning, Scotch bonnet, and allspice in Fowles's recipe. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026

Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, or allspice can add depth without overpowering the chocolate, while a very light pinch of chili introduces gentle heat and complexity. —Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

Antioxidant-rich spices include cloves, allspice, mint leaves, oregano, thyme, and rosemary. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for allspice

• advice
• concise
• device
• entice
• excise
• fordyce
• precise
• suffice
• dice
• feis
• gneiss
• grice

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