spearmint

noun

spear·​mint ˈspir-ˌmint 

-mənt

: a common mint (Mentha spicata) grown for flavoring and especially for its aromatic oil

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Examples of spearmint in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many are varieties of Mentha spicata, the spearmint. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025

Eucalyptus oil clears your head (perfect for the A.M.), while spearmint uplifts, soothing your skin and sinuses for a just-right balance of calming and energizing. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 16 Mar. 2025

High doses of concentrated spearmint products, such as spearmint supplements, aren't safe for people with kidney and liver conditions. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Jan. 2025

The finish is kissed with a touch of singed spearmint, lending it excellent freshness alongside the more mature barrel-aging notes of its decade-long repose. —Brian Freedman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spearmint

• endearment

Kids Definition

spearmint

noun

spear·​mint -ˌmint 

-mənt

: a common mint grown for flavoring and especially for its fragrant oil

Medical Definition

spearmint

noun

spear·​mint ˈspi(ə)r-ˌmint, -mənt 

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