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 spicy and zesty flavors of black pepper, cinnamon, and allspice, with occasional hints of nutmeg or cloves, create a flavor journey that is bolder and more dynamic than traditional bourbons. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

My version, for example, has black pepper in it, cumin, cloves, allspice, coriander, nutmeg and cinnamon. —Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025

Magnificent aromas—bright and generous—that include allspice, candy cane, red cherries, prunes. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025

The desserts are old-fashioned: allspice cake, French lady cake, lemon puffs, boiled berry pudding. —Neda Ulaby, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025

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