How to Use peppermint in a Sentence
peppermint
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And there the moon-bird rests from his flight To cool in the peppermint wind.
— Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2022 -
Plus, the outside of the jar looks like peppermint candy.
— Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2022 -
For larger plants, soak rags in the peppermint oil and place them around and in the branches.
— Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024 -
Some claim that the smell of peppermint and clove oil repel mice.
— Beth Kaufman, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2021 -
Then cozy up by the fire pit to roast s'mores and drink peppermint schnapps hot chocolate.
— Leena Kim, Town & Country, 7 Nov. 2022 -
And then there's the pickle breath, which cannot be vanquished with just the little peppermint that comes with the slush.
— Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2022 -
Flat on one side, glossy white and domed on the other, like a tempting peppermint.
— David Phelan, Forbes, 28 Apr. 2021 -
Pair with a pumpkin velouté soup or with peppermint crisp ice cream dessert.
— Tom Mullen, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023 -
Star notes in the blend include chamomile, lavender, peppermint, and much more.
— Bianca Rodriguez, Country Living, 19 May 2022 -
Many, like peppermint and/or cedar oil, have not gotten the EPA’s seal of approval.
— Julia Ries, SELF, 30 June 2023 -
Many are made with menthol, peppermint oil, CBD, and arginine to bring the tingles and warmth.
— Jamie Ballard, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024 -
In a blender, combine the ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and Junior Mints.
— Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2022 -
Cons The minty cooling effect from the peppermint oil may leave your lips feeling too cold in the winter months.
— Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023 -
The brewery makes this Milk Stout with chocolate and peppermint.
— Marc Bona, cleveland, 10 Nov. 2020 -
Here’s a peppermint, now go listen to some of your music CDs.
— Georgia Garvey, chicagotribune.com, 23 Nov. 2020 -
This lotion smells citrusy, with a dash of peppermint added in there.
— Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 June 2022 -
Bat Magic comes in tea bag-like scent packs and contains peppermint and spearmint oils.
— Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 12 Aug. 2020 -
Keep in Mind This body wash contains tea tree oil and peppermint, which can cause your skin to feel tingly after use.
— Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2024 -
Away from the shoppers with their peppermint lattes oblivious to the dark red abyss at their feet.
— Jay Kirk, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2023 -
For Winifred—the leader of the pack—order a grande green tea Frappuccino with a pump of peppermint and a pump of white mocha syrup.
— Rebecca Norris, Country Living, 21 Sep. 2020 -
Pink paint job with red and white peppermint wheels, chocolate dripping from the roof and lollipops sticking out of the truck bed.
— Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 June 2024 -
The oil is flavored with peppermint oil and offers a touch of sweetness with stevia.
— Rory Douglas, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2022 -
What’s more, peppermint oil also helps to balance the skin’s oils and control oil.
— Jennifer Ford, Forbes, 8 June 2021 -
The second design, dubbed peppermint mocha, was inspired by the festive Starbucks drink of the same name.
— Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023 -
Plus, stinky foot odor will be replaced with the clean and fresh scent of eucalyptus and peppermint.
— Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2024 -
The balm contains beeswax, vitamin E and a hint of peppermint oil to nourish dry lips.
— Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 14 Sep. 2020 -
The red-and-white-striped jar is bursting with notes of peppermint, sugar cookie, and vanilla.
— Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2023 -
For cozy winter months, the treats will feature crushed peppermint.
— Michelle Washington, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2021 -
Enriched with vitamin A and peppermint, these masks deeply hydrate the skin and help combat dryness.
— Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024 -
The cookie is made out of double chocolate cookie dough, peppermint extract, and is sprinkled with chocolate and white chips and red and white candy cane pieces.
— Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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