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

Instead, opt for mild herbal teas, such as ginger or chamomile tea, and other hard candies that don't include spearmint or peppermint oil. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 2 Feb. 2025

Remedy seasonal dryness with this vanilla-scented hand cream, or pick up this eucalyptus spearmint cleansing bar, which offers a rich, creamy lather to hydrate and clean skin. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024

This was compared to a group who drank regular spearmint tea. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Jan. 2025

There are expressive aromas ranging from spearmint and basil to honey and ginger. —Tom Hyland, Forbes, 23 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